HR PMO Lead

CDW•Chicago, IL

13d

About The Position

The PMO role within the Strategic Initiatives Office is responsible for providing governance, structure, and coordination across multiple initiatives that drive strategic change within the HR function. This role ensures alignment between HR transformation priorities, enterprise goals, and delivery timelines, enabling leadership to make informed decisions and ensuring programs are executed with quality, consistency, fiscal discipline, and measurable impact. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management and financial oversight skills, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a passion for driving organizational change within the HR domain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in HR transformation or enterprise change environments OR 9+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably in HR transformation or enterprise change environments
Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-workstream programs on time, within budget, and meeting business objectives.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools (i.e., Smartsheet).
Familiarity with change management methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of HR functions and processes (HRIS, Talent, Total Rewards, Employee Experience, etc.).
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior executives.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
PMP, or other project management certification preferred.
Familiarity with Workday or other HCM tools

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain program management frameworks, standards, and tools to ensure consistent delivery across HR transformation initiatives.
Track, monitor, and report on program progress, budgets, dependencies, and risks to HR leadership and Transformation Office governance bodies.
Develop materials to update leadership and executives on progress of the various projects.
Facilitate regular program review meetings, preparing clear status updates and executive-ready presentations.
Track multiple projects in detail with a project planning tool to develop expertise and identify risks early.
Partner with Finance and HR leaders to develop, track, and manage budgets for HR transformation initiatives.
Monitor actual spend versus forecast, ensuring financial discipline across programs.
Prepare budget reports and variance analyses for leadership, highlighting risks, cost-saving opportunities, and resource allocation needs.
Monitor HR spending and investments to ensure they are allocated effectively and deliver value.
Coordinate across multiple HR workstreams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, HR Technology) to ensure alignment on timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Drive cross-functional integration between global HR initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation programs.
Manage HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Support project managers and workstream leads with planning, scheduling, and issue resolution.
Proactively identify and manage program risks, issues, and interdependencies, escalating as appropriate.
Support change management activities, partnering with HR Communications, Change and Business Partner teams to ensure smooth adoption of transformation initiatives.
Act as a central point of contact for HR transformation updates, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged.
Develop executive-level dashboards and reports summarizing program health, budget performance, benefits realization, and key decision points.
Facilitate effective communication across HR leadership, enterprise PMO, and other business units.