Project Manager, Global HR Data Implementation at CARE

JOB SUMMARY

• The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of a global HR data initiative as part of CARE’s broader Oracle implementation. This role will focus on deploying Oracle Core HR to capture essential workforce data across CARE’s global offices. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager for Supply Chain Transformation, the Project Manager will coordinate with stakeholders from human resources, regional and country offices, and our implementation partner. They will also work closely with internal project team members, including change managers, a business analyst, and a data analyst, to ensure alignment, progress tracking, and successful delivery of project milestones. This role is critical to enabling CARE to make data-informed decisions about its global workforce. 
• This position is currently funded through June 30, 2026. There is a strong possibility of extension beyond this date, contingent on organizational decisions to expand the scope of HCM functionality and the availability of additional budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Planning and Execution
• Lead the day-to-day management of the HR data implementation workstream, including maintaining the project plan, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely delivery. This ensures the organization can meet its strategic goal of capturing accurate, centralized workforce data.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and human resources stakeholders at HQ, regional, and country levels. Facilitate meetings, manage communications, and ensure alignment across diverse teams to support smooth implementation and adoption.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues related to the HR data workstream. Proactively escalate challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve blockers, ensuring project continuity and success.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain clear and organized documentation, including meeting notes, decision logs, and status reports. Provide regular updates to leadership and contribute to knowledge sharing across the transformation team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, HR systems, or a related field. (Significant relevant experience can substitute for a specific degree, where warranted.)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across time zones.
• Availability for meetings between 7–11am in the US Eastern time zone
• 4 years of project management experience, including at least one implementation of an HCM or HRIS system.
• Experience working in large, geographically dispersed organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, especially Excel and Teams. Exceptional PowerPoint skills, with a strong eye for design, clarity, and visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of waterfall project management methodology.