[Remote] Director, HR Project Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Raymond James is seeking a Director of HR Project Management to lead the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale HR initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing project management practices across HR and overseeing a small team to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and successful execution of transformational efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the HR Project Management and Business Management function, establishing governance, processes, tools, and operating cadence aligned with enterprise standards
• Directly lead and develop a small team (two direct reports) responsible for HR business management disciplines, including risk management, audit coordination, budget oversight, contract management, and accounts payable (A/P)
• Ensure strong financial and operational management across HR, including planning, tracking, and optimization of budgets, vendor spend, and contractual commitments
• Establish and maintain effective risk and control frameworks, including audit readiness, issue tracking, and remediation
• Create visibility into HR operational performance through reporting, metrics, and insights that inform leadership decision-making
• Maintain a high-level, enterprise view of HR initiatives; ensure prioritization, alignment, and execution of key programs in partnership with the Office of the CHRO
• Serve as project leader for large-scale, complex initiatives (e.g., HR transformations, integrations/M&A, and strategic priorities)
• Ensure risks, dependencies, and issues are actively managed with appropriate mitigation and escalation strategies
• Drive cross-functional coordination and ensure effective resource allocation across initiatives
• Define and implement standardized project management and business management practices across HR to drive consistency and efficiency
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to HR leaders and teams to strengthen adoption of project management disciplines
• Use data and insights to continuously improve processes, enhance service delivery, and optimize performance
• Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align on priorities, manage trade-offs, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor on project, and operational matters, balancing strategic objectives with risk and compliance considerations
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive stakeholders
• Set clear performance objectives and hold team members accountable for results and development
• Build and develop a high-performing team with strong capabilities across project management and business operations
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

• 10–15+ years of experience in project management
• 6+ years of people leadership experience preferred
• Experience project managing M&A integrations highly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex initiatives in a matrixed organization
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
• 6+ years of people leadership experience
• Experience project managing M&A integrations
• Advanced degree

Benefits

• The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.
• This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.
• Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

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