Project Manager - Migration Factory

ADP•Alpharetta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The ESI Migration Factory is hiring a Project Manager to join the team in our Alpharetta, GA, office. Our mission is to deliver a streamlined and repeatable migration process that minimizes disruption and maximizes value for our clients and ADP Business Units. We are committed to leveraging best practices, cutting-edge technology, and a dedicated team to ensure every migration is executed with precision and care, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. The ADP Employer Services International (ESI) Migration Factory aims for the highest standards and modern approaches in how it organizes itself, engages associates, and delivers work. Business agility is critical for our organization, and the Project Manager plays a significant role in guiding the Project Team. Position Description: The Project Manager within the ESI Migration Factory will lead project teams in delivering high-quality migration projects while acting as the first escalation contact for any issues that arise. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the supporting team operates efficiently and effectively, addressing challenges promptly to maintain project momentum. The Project Manager will facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring that any roadblocks are identified and resolved swiftly. By fostering a collaborative environment, this position will empower the team to achieve its goals while adhering to Agile principles. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, enabling them to guide the team through complex project landscapes and support their professional development.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience
Proven knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
Good communication and relationship management skills
Excellent communication skills in at least English. Additional languages are a plus
Self-starter: ability to work independently and proactively.
Must be able to work well under pressure.
Able to adapt style to different working environments, situations, and cultures.
Ability to influence and lead a project team to deliver results
Must possess a can-do, winning attitude, the highest level of integrity, and the ability to inspire confidence with an open, trustworthy, and engaging style.
Ability to interact with all levels of management and demonstrate leadership
Sets clear direction, energizes and aligns teams.
Ability to manage conflict.
Exposure to an international working environment
Experience designing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences, including senior management, operational, technical and non-technical personnel.
Change management and benefits realization in project management
Knowledge of Payroll and/or Workforce Management (Time) Solution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good relationship management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Growth mindset
University degree or equivalent in education and experience
SAP knowledge

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification a plus

Responsibilities

Manages projects end-to-end including leading the initiation and planning phases
Creates and executes project work plans including resource need and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Holds accountability for project outcomes and manages project issues proactively
Provides direction, leads and motivates the project teams
Issue, Risk & Change Management: o Manage project scope and assess impacts to requested changes o Serves as project escalation point for issues impacting project success o Leads inter-departmental coordination efforts required for specific project tasks o Ensure risk management via mitigation strategies o Ensure proper tracking of Change requests with appropriate signoffs
Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project
Manages project dependencies with other Project Managers
Coordinates communication across multidisciplinary project / business teams
Manages project stakeholders and expectations at all levels
Adapts project management processes and methodologies to ensure project success
Reports monthly project status and works closely with key stakeholders and top management to resolve project impediments
Works closely with Manager to continuously improve the methodology and fosters constructive working relationships with other PMs
Ensures compliance with existing methodologies and standards
Performs other duties as assigned