Human Capital Management

As a Vice President, you will lead critical projects from initiation to completion, applying exceptional organizational skills, strategic foresight, and impeccable implementation abilities. A strong focus on integrated change management is essential to ensure successful adoption and lasting impact of new solutions.

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced, complex environment, evidenced by a proven track record of successful project delivery and impactful change management.

Responsibilities:

As a Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HCM through strategic project leadership and execution:

Strategic Project Leadership & Execution:

• Drive the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex, global HCM transformation initiatives, including those leveraging cutting-edge applications and AI.
• Provide strategic oversight for project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with firm-wide objectives and maximizing ROI.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to optimize execution, accelerate value delivery, and enhance employee experience.
• Proactively identify, track, and resolve critical project dependencies, risks, and issues, implementing robust mitigation strategies to safeguard project success.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance to achieve ambitious project milestones.

Change & Adoption Management:

• Design and lead comprehensive change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption and sustained impact of new HCM solutions across diverse employee populations.
• Champion effective communication plans, articulating change impacts, benefits, and the evolving capabilities of new tools (e.g., AI chatbot) to all stakeholder groups.
• Continuously monitor adoption rates, gather user feedback, and iterate on change strategies to maximize employee engagement and satisfaction.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Cultivate and maintain strong, influential relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and key stakeholders across HCM and the broader firm.
• Communicate project status, strategic insights, and critical decisions with clarity, precision, and transparency, fostering trust and securing executive buy-in.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Resource Optimization:

• Conduct thorough risk assessments, developing and implementing proactive strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project resilience.
• Strategically allocate and optimize project resources (human, financial, technological) to ensure efficient delivery and maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor resource utilization and performance, making data-driven adjustments to maintain optimal project velocity and achieve desired outcomes.

Quality & Performance Oversight:

• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards for all project deliverables, ensuring they meet or exceed client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights into project health, outcomes, and the quantifiable benefits delivered.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and outcomes, leveraging lessons learned for future initiatives.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience leading complex, large-scale project and change management initiatives, preferably within the financial services industry or a similarly regulated, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the full lifecycle management of AI and automation-driven solutions, encompassing conceptual design, strategic planning, successful implementation, and sustained adoption.
• Demonstrated experience leading data transformation initiatives, including modernization of data platforms, analytics and reporting solutions, and automation of data-driven processes.
• Proven ability to strategically prioritize and manage a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects, consistently delivering on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
• Exceptional organizational acumen and advanced time management capabilities, adept at navigating complex interdependencies and driving efficient execution across global teams.
• Proficiency with enterprise project management, delivery, and collaboration platforms, including hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence to manage workflows, dependencies, documentation, and stakeholder visibility.
• Superior executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, influence diverse stakeholders, and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Highly analytical with advanced strategic problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, capable of identifying root causes, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive both independently and as a collaborative leader within a matrixed organizational structure, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Strong experience delivering initiatives using Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, including iterative planning, backlog management, sprint execution, and continuous delivery practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as product management, engineering, user experience, user research, HR, AI, automation, recruiting, data and analytics, and/or customer support.