Project Manager

Our client, is seeking an experienced, results-driven Project Manager to join their Talent Acquisition Operations team.

In this high-ownership role, you will lead medium to complex initiatives supporting talent acquisition operations, recruitment technology, compliance, and operational readiness. This is an end-to-end project management position requiring a self-starter who can independently assess business challenges, navigate ambiguity, develop strategic recommendations, and drive execution from concept through post-implementation stabilization. Operating across cross-functional HR, technology, and business teams, you will evaluate operational needs, mitigate project risks, and implement scalable solutions that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid (3 days per month on-site)



Advantages
High-Ownership Execution Scope: Lead key operational initiatives independently, with full accountability for driving projects from initial assessment to final stabilization.

Flexible On-Site Requirement: Enjoy significant remote autonomy with a low-frequency on-site schedule of just 3 days per month.

Cross-Functional Visibility: Partner closely with global HR leaders, Talent Acquisition teams, process owners, and technology partners.

Strategic Operational Impact: Drive tangible enhancements in global recruitment workflows, candidate experience, and compliance standards.



Responsibilities
Initiative Ownership: Lead assigned medium-to-complex cross-functional projects supporting Talent Acquisition Operations, or serve as a dedicated workstream lead within larger enterprise transformations.

Strategic Assessment & Design: Evaluate complex operational challenges, identify root causes, assess business impacts, and develop scalable technical/procedural recommendations.

End-to-End Delivery: Develop comprehensive project plans, track critical dependencies, manage competing priorities, and execute delivery from initial discovery through go-live.

Risk & Issue Governance: Proactively identify implementation risks, compliance gaps, and operational bottlenecks, developing effective mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate cross-functional decision-making, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver clear executive-level presentations, status updates, and briefings.



Qualifications
Professional Experience: 5+ years of dedicated project management, program management, or business operations experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Autonomous Delivery Track Record: Proven ability to translate high-level business objectives into actionable execution plans with minimal oversight.

Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities paired with exceptional written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.

Software Tooling Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Direct experience supporting Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Operations, or HR Operations.

Experience working with Workday and modern recruitment technology ecosystems.

Familiarity with global or multi-country business initiatives.

Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid frameworks) and operational change management principles.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Project Manager who pairs 5+ years of complex project execution experience with the autonomy, analytical rigor, and stakeholder management skills needed to optimize Talent Acquisition Operations, this 6-month contract opportunity is an ideal next step. Bring your initiative ownership, process design precision, and collaborative leadership to our client's team today!

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