Project manager

About this position: Planning, monitoring and managing the delivery of HCM, Payroll and Time related projects to meet agreed deliverables, scheduled timeframes and allocated budgets. Project Managers must follow ADP's defined project methodology and manage client expectations throughout the lifecycle of the project. Role Responsibilities: Ongoing responsibility, contribution to, and compliance with the ADP Project Management Methodology in liaison with the Team Manager. Contribute to ongoing improvement cycle of implementation process and ensure it is aligned with global best practices, and utilises clear standards and templates. Ensures the successful implementation of projects leading a team of associates, providing leadership and serving as primary, project level liaison for clients. Ability to manage multiple client/country projects concurrently. Manages the day-to-day operations of the project to ensure successful delivery of project scope, timelines and budget. Create and manage project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Ability to manage and lead a team of people for the purposes of achieving project outcomes. Assess and manage issues and risks and apply appropriate mitigation strategies. Effectively communicates relevant project status updates to Project resources, Team Manager and Resource Manager. Facilitates communication with client stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with a focus on enhanced client relationships and satisfaction. Ensuring project documentation is released in accordance with ADP Quality and Security standards and ensuring project team is adhering to these requirements; Track team hours and approve accordingly through project tool to ensure utilization is appropriate to project needs. Ensure billing activity completed and communicated to the Senior Project Director, Implementation as directed by the contract agreement. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the ADP MNC Service Offerings, Solutions, and relevant templates, ensuring services delivered meet the template guidelines. Adherence to ADP Global Compliance and Security mandates, including completion of all directed mandatory training. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Essentials: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Project Management. Planning and resource scheduling skills or experience. Professional manner and presentation. Strong stakeholder management skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and time management skills. Client focused and committed to providing World Class Service. Strong relationship management and communication skills. Ability to manage and lead a remote team of people for the purposes of achieving project outcomes. Desirable Strong background in Human Capital Management, Time and Attendance, and/or Payroll software/solutions. Adaptability to changing circumstances. Ability to write project documentation including: Skills: Written plans Timetables Implementation plan Risk assessment plan Project budget PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following: PMP or equivalent professional project management certification. Advanced knowledge of functional area and related company products. Ability to effectively communicate with multiple functions/organizations to identify and negotiate required resources. Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to manage across formal organizational lines. Strong team leadership and ability to delegate responsibility to all levels of the project team and hold team accountable for deliverables. Expertise with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio. Commitment to being accountable for results. Ability to interface with and present to all levels of the organization. Proven track record of building relationships both internally and externally. Strong focus on client service. Ability to think independently and make decisions. Strong interpersonal skills. Collaborative approach to work. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. 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