Project Associate - HR Cloud Initiatives/CoreHR Module
Job Category: Human Resources
Essential Qualifications:
- Graduate with 3-5 years of experience in managing complex projects with global, cross-LOB impacts
- Experience in driving or partnering on change management efforts
- Experience in PeopleSoft, HCM Cloud, Agile methodologies and HR and Reporting applications is a plus
- Experience with any or all of the following: process mapping and research, process optimization, gaining stakeholder buy-in
- Ability to logically think through situations (even though limited subject expertise),connect the dots and recommend appropriate approach
- Ability to deliver results accurately, quickly, and efficiently while adapting to shifting priorities
- Able to accept responsibilities and operate outside of individual comfort zone
- Able to work under strict deadlines with flexible working hours, including support of global time zones
- Ability to establish strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organization
- Ability to operate easily within the AGILE environment
- Comfortable providing guidance to other project managers and leads
- Strong technical skills, including proficient use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (including PitchPro); MS Project and Visio is a plus
- Possess a strong sense of intellectual curiosity and a passion to improve the employee experience and operational processes
- Independent thinker
Responsibilities:
- Project Management of initiatives related to system upgrades, enhancements and automation of processes for CoreHR module
- Defining strategy, develop business case, analysis/feasibility on requirement
- Consult with project leadership and product owners on appropriate strategy on Project initiatives
- Responsible for user story ownership from creation, working and closing
- Leverages business knowledge and technical expertise to challenge the status quo and operating models
- Seeks diverse thinking, applies thought leadership and ability to engage in constructive debate
- Faces facts, acts on issues quickly, removes roadblocks
- Anticipates, minimize and manage risk while improving efficiencies and employee experience
- Balances client/customer needs and best interests with those of the firm, while driving a strong control framework
- Ability to manage up and across to obtain buy in and approvals on decisions made
- Engage with cross functional teams and leaders to help drive change and awareness
- Participating in aligned activities that may include but not limited to conversion, testing, change management, integration, app decom, notification strategy and security
- Assisting majorly with Testing activities and partnering with technology for appropriate solutions
- Preparing project documents and communication plan
- Communicates clear and compelling messages and priorities to guide and motivate others; cascades communications to team partners
- Support employee and operational readiness for the project
- Indirect management responsibility for project working groups; influence and drive results from the team
- Drive adoption activities post-implementation to maximize the investment for the firm
- Acts with authority, drives decisions and influences others to take appropriate action
- Respects individuals at every level and their perspectives
- Exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and integrity
Location: Mumbai, MH, IN