Principal HR Project Manager

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to join our People Solutions and Shared Services team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in leading and managing HR projects, process analysis, agile execution, and with strong stakeholder, relationship, and schedule management. The HR Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of HR projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high quality. This Project Manager will work across the Service Transformation, HR Technology & Total Rewards portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management:

  • Lead and manage HR projects from inception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high quality

  • Lead projects with a highly consultative approach, actively seeks input and collaboration from stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that drives successful outcomes

  • Utilize Agile methodologies to execute projects and maintain project schedules, and use tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Asana, and other project management software

  • Monitor project risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide regular updates to stakeholders

• Communications:

  • Develop and implement effective communication plans to ensure that project stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle

  • Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that their needs and requirements are understood and met

• Business Analysis:

  • Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, scope, objectives, and outcomes

  • Develop requirements documents and visual wireframes/prototypes

  • Conduct process analysis to identify improvements and optimize project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Project Management or related field

• 5+ years of experience in HR Project Management and/or Business Analysis

• Proven experience in leading and managing projects from inception to completion

• Proven business analysis experience eliciting requirements and building visual wireframes

• Experience in process analysis and process improvement methodologies

• Experience with Agile execution methodologies

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Google Workspace, Slack, and project management tools such as Jira

• Project Management and/or agile certifications are preferred, such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master 

Desired Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

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Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html