The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Sr. Project Manager in Richmond, VA/Hybrid.

Role Description
As a contract resource on the Supply Management team, you’ll play a crucial role in performing project manager responsibilities in support of our HR initiatives.

• Manage key HR projects using widely accepted project methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile/LEAN, SDLC)
• Apply project management tools and methods to manage project scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, communication, resources and suppliers
• Work closely with HR leadership, Supply Chain Management, and other internal and external parties to integrate plans and coordinate execution for large cross-functional projects requiring multiple work-streams and sub-plans
• Conduct cost-benefit Analysis for projects, validate cost and benefit assumptions with stakeholders, resource managers and process owners
• Conduct written and oral project updates for senior management and business leaders

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Military experience
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic relationships and lead customer focused projects across organizational boundaries
• Excellent planning, organizational and execution skills
• Strong communication -- oral, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience interacting & collaborating with business areas in gathering, documenting and developing business scope for projects
• Results oriented, ability to meet and exceed objectives and handle multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
• Prior experience with large IT related projects and business transformations
• PMI (Project Management Institute) CAPM or PMP certification
• Experience using MS Project and Visio (or related platforms) at intermediate to advance level
• Prior experience with Benefit transformation projects
• Experience managing projects to convert a benefits service provider from an existing to Fidelity. Fidelity is taking over all of Genworth’s retirement benefits *they are moving off Alight. Keyword “benefit Servicing”
• Transformational projects
• PMP, MS Project, Agile, Visio, Lean, SDLC

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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