Manager - Human Resources Project Management Office and Strategic Initiatives

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Manager – Human Resources Project Management Office and Strategic Initiatives Are you an experienced project management professional ready to elevate your career and shape the future of HR initiatives? We are seeking an HR PMO Manager to lead our HR Project Management Office and drive impactful projects across the organization. This role reports to the VP-HR Operations. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of HR at St. Jude by driving projects that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, shaping strategic priorities and influencing decision-making at the highest levels. The ideal candidate will bring strong management/leadership skills, technical expertise, along with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Success in this position means not only delivering projects on time and within budget but also building strong relationships and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Lead a broad portfolio of technical and operational HR projects that drive innovation and transformation. Influence organizational strategy through effective project planning and execution. Mentor and develop project managers at all career stages, supporting professional growth and team excellence. Play a pivotal role in initiatives that impact employees enterprise-wide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, data science, information science or related field required.
• Five (5) progressive years of IT experience including experience managing at least 1-2 people preferred.
• Extensive experience leading projects/processes end to end including resource and vendor management, and communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external partners preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification issued by Project Management Institute required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the HR Project Management Office, enhancing its influence and effectiveness throughout the organization.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and champion strategic HR projects and implement enterprise-wide HR software to transform and modernize operations.
• Ensure successful delivery of high-impact ServiceNow projects, including onboarding, offboarding and related processes.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager of HR Communications & Change Management to ensure alignment, transparency, and engagement across all stakeholders.
• Partner with many cross departmental stakeholders and leaders at St. Jude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees