Project Manager, HR Operations & Strategy Execution

Analog Devices•Us, MA

About The Position

The P2 Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cross‑functional HR initiatives that support enterprise HR Operations, Strategy Execution, and transformation priorities. This role manages end‑to‑end project delivery across multiple workstreams, partnering closely with HR, HRIS, IT, Process Excellence, and business stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business impact. The role operates with moderate autonomy, managing projects and contributing to portfolio‑level execution discipline under the direction of the HR Strategy Execution Manager. This role includes a 90‑day probationary period focused on onboarding, learning, and gradual integration into the HR Operations and Strategy Execution environment. During the probationary period, the Project Manager is expected to build foundational understanding of ADI’s business, HR Operations model, and Strategy Execution priorities, become familiar with key stakeholders across HR, HRIS, IT, Process Excellence, and cross‑functional partner teams, learn and apply HR Operations project governance, tools, templates, and reporting standards, and support assigned projects through defined tasks and workstreams under the guidance of the HR Strategy Execution Manager. Success will be assessed based on learning progress, engagement with stakeholders, quality of support provided to active initiatives, and readiness to take on increased responsibility over time.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience managing enterprise or function‑wide projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (PMP‑aligned practices; Agile/Waterfall; Smartsheet, MS Project, Teams Planner)
Ability to balance rigor with pragmatism—driving execution without unnecessary overhead
Clear, structured communicator able to translate complex work into executive‑ready updates
Comfortable influencing without authority and driving accountability across matrixed teams
Strong analytical skills to identify risks, dependencies, and trade‑offs; able to recommend practical solutions
Data‑driven mindset with attention to detail and follow‑through
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required
2+ years of experience in project management, operations, or transformation roles

Nice To Haves

Formal project management training preferred
Experience working within HR Operations environments (shared services, HRIS, compliance, process transformation)
Exposure to HR technology platforms (e.g., ServiceNow HRSD, Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of HR Operations and transformation projects, from intake and scoping through execution, stabilization, and close‑out
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies using standard PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying complexity, ensuring prioritization aligns to HR strategy and capacity constraints
Partner with HR Operations leaders, HRIS, IT, Process Excellence, and external vendors to define scope, deliverables, success metrics, and governance for assigned initiatives
Act as the day‑to‑day execution lead, coordinating cross‑functional resources and driving accountability for deliverables and timelines
Facilitate project working sessions, status reviews, and decision forums as required
Provide clear, concise project status reporting (health, risks, decisions needed) to HR leadership and governance forums, including Mission Control reviews
Proactively surface execution risks, trade‑offs, and dependencies, and recommend mitigation or escalation paths
Ensure documentation, artifacts, and decisions are captured and maintained in accordance with HR Operations standards
Support standardization of project intake, execution, and reporting practices across HR Operations
Contribute to continuous improvement of PM tools, templates, and execution discipline within the HR Strategy Execution
Where applicable, support HR technology initiatives (e.g., Workday‑adjacent efforts) in partnership with HRIS and IT