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At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.
Learn more at The Role As Project Manager
The Project Manager is accountable for all aspects of the project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, communicate, control, close). Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives to effectively assemble the project team, assign individual responsibilities, and develop a schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
The Project Manager measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to monitor the progress of the project. The Project Manager identifies and quantifies variances (in time, cost, scope or quality), performs required corrective actions, communicates status and risks to all stakeholders, and ensures adherence to quality standards for the project deliverables.
Responsibilities
* Manages projects from conception to production, ensuring delivery is in accordance with budget, timeline and is of the required quality standards to meet client expectations with support and guidance of a Buddy PM.
* Develops and manages detailed project plan. Align stakeholders and team members on the plan and manage execution of tasks to achieve project goals.
* Makes project decisions and recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization, and resource allocation with input from others as needed.
* Works closely with Resource Managers/Team Leads to ensure adequate allocation of resources.
* Measures project performance and progress using appropriate tools and techniques, identifies and quantifies variances, performs required corrective actions, and communicates to all stakeholders.
* Documents high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints. Develop and track risk mitigation and issue resolution plans, recommend and implement approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate or minimize project and commercial risk.
* Manages changes to project scope, schedule and costs and ensure project plan is reflective of authorized changes as defined in the change management plan.
* Communicates and reports status to executives and all other stakeholders e.g., Status Reports, Executive Briefings
* Manages the project budget, working closely with the finance team to oversee and report project financials – including estimates created during the funding/change request process, the on-going allocation of financial resources, and the regular reporting of the state of the project financials.
* Employs project management best practice methodologies working within a framework that includes process definition, templates, tools and Strada standards
* Works with third party providers to deliver contractual commitments
* Captures lessons learned throughout and during the closing of a project.
* May participate in soft building GIP initiatives
Knowledge & Experience
* Some hands-on project management experience is preferable 1 – 3 years; 5+ years of professional experience
* Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience required
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or working toward certification within 12 months) or PRINCE2 certification or equivalent preferred.
* Demonstrate Entry level knowledge of Project Management process and tools with a primary focus to gain knowledge on implementation features with support from a PMII and PMIII.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skill.
* Experience communicating effectively with high levels of management and direct client contact.
* Experience managing low to mid volume projects with tight timelines and multiple key business priorities to conclusion while maintaining high client satisfaction.
* Experience with global customers/team members.
* Resourceful, confident under pressure, and proven problem-solving skills.
* HR Consulting, payroll and outsourcing industry experience (preferred).
* Vendor management experience (preferred).
* Manage budgets in excess of 1M.
* Business mindset
* Project Management - Demonstrate and educate Project Management methodology
* Fluent in English (written and oral).
* Entry level experience with professional Project Management tools: MS Project, SmartSheet or equivalent (desired) + Microsoft Tools (preferred).
* Willingness and ability to travel, dependent on project assignment/client location (10-25% on average).
At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do
* Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
* Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
* Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
* Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
* Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. #J-18808-Ljbffr