Associate Manager, HR Projects

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Associate Manager, HR Projects to join our Project Management Office (PMO). This role will focus on our AI Innovation efforts across the organization and is at the forefront of transforming how HR leverages artificial intelligence — leading Agile-driven project efforts that shape the future of our people practices. The ideal candidate brings strong Agile/Scrum expertise, a passion for emerging technology, and the ability to partner cross-functionally to deliver impactful AI-enabled HR solutions on time and within scope.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree . Equivalent work experience to be considered in lieu of higher education.
4+ years relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience managing technology or AI-related projects in a corporate environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical HR audiences

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification preferred.
Strongly prefer experience with managing complex projects that involve many stakeholders, ideally HR related projects.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
PMP certification or Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification
Experience working in or alongside HR functions (talent acquisition, L&D, workforce planning, HR technology)
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, HR technology platforms, or enterprise AI tools (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, Eightfold, etc.)
Experience with change management methodologies (Prosci/ADKAR or similar) in the context of technology adoption

Responsibilities

Lead Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews — for AI Innovation HR project teams
Manage and maintain product/project backlogs, ensuring user stories are well-defined, prioritized, and aligned to HR strategic objectives
Apply Agile and Scrum frameworks to plan, execute, and deliver complex AI-focused HR projects, adapting methods to project needs
Drive iterative delivery cycles that allow for rapid prototyping, feedback loops, and continuous improvement of AI-powered HR tools and processes
Manage multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of the Agile lifecycle
Partner with HR leadership and IT to identify, scope, and prioritize AI innovation opportunities within HR functions
Translate complex AI project requirements into clear deliverables, milestones, and sprint goals for cross-functional teams
Stay current on emerging AI capabilities relevant to HR (e.g., talent analytics, AI-assisted recruiting, workforce planning tools) and champion their adoption
Analyze project risks, costs, and benefits specific to AI implementation efforts and present actionable recommendations to HR and IT Leadership
Identify all project stakeholders and establish tailored communication channels, cadences, and progress dashboards
Provide regular, transparent status reporting on AI project portfolio performance to HR leadership and key stakeholders
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with IT, HR leadership, Procurement, and other cross-functional partners
Develop and implement quality assurance procedures suited to AI project delivery, including model validation checkpoints and change management reviews
Assess and manage change requests, requirements documentation, and scope adjustments to ensure smooth project progression
Review and monitor project budgets; recommend adjustments as scope or priorities evolve
Conduct thorough project retrospectives and post-mortems, producing recommendations that capture lessons learned and drive process improvements across the AI PMO
Promote consistent project management standards and Agile tooling (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) across HR project teams