Senior Program Manager

Position Overview

At Moss, we honor relationships and thrice on building the future together.  The Senior Program Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping how HR delivers value, ensuring our people and systems scale with our growth.  The Senior Program Manager of the HR PMO is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and leading the Human Resources Project Management Office (PMO). This leader will provide oversight, governance, and management for the portfolio of HR programs and projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The Senior Program Manager will lead a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts to successfully deliver key initiatives, including the transformation of our HRIS (Workday), management of cyclical HR processes, and biannual system releases.

Key Responsibilities

• PMO Leadership & Strategy:
  • Develop, implement, and manage the HR PMO framework, governance standards, and best practices.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the entire portfolio of HR programs and projects.
  • Partner with HR leadership to define project priorities, roadmaps, and resource allocation.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting mechanisms to track portfolio health and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Program & Project Oversight:
  • Direct the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional HR programs.
  • Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, meeting all quality standards.
  • Manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of annual talent, benefits and rewards programs.
  • Lead the strategic program focused on transforming and scaling our Workday HRIS capabilities to support business growth.
  • Ensure the effective management of two major Workday releases annually, along with other ancillary technology projects.
• Team Management & Development:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team consisting of three Project Managers and two Business Analysts.
  • Set clear performance goals and expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching to foster a high-performing team culture.
  • Manage the allocation of team resources to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and supported.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the HR PMO, building strong relationships with key stakeholders across HR and the business.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between project teams, business partners, and IT.
  • Prepare and present executive-level summaries and recommendations on the HR project portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project and program management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with direct management of project managers.
• Proven experience establishing and leading a Project Management Office (PMO), preferably within an HR function.
• Deep understanding of HR processes and functions (e.g., talent management, compensation, benefits).
• Extensive experience with HRIS platforms, with a strong preference for Workday.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex technology and business process initiatives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience in the construction or solar industry.
• Formal change management certification or significant experience leading change initiatives.
• Experience with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies.

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.