Lead Project Manager

Job Description

ADP is hiring a Lead Project Manager. In this position you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and implementation of projects to ensure business goals and objectives are accomplished within designated timeframes and budgets.
Unlock Your Career Potential: Project Management at ADP. It's the machine that propels us forward with commitment and excellence. You are savvy about our business environment and know how to adeptly manage people and processes. You have the leadership and analytical skills to ensure projects reach the finish line -- on time, within scope and within budget. We give you the tools to succeed, with continuous opportunities to train and advance.
At ADP we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP.
We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, & Social Responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure
• Create project plans, including deliverables, activities, timelines and budgets
• Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization
• Ensure milestones are successfully met through oversight of project vehicles and coordination of resources
• Work collaboratively with other departments impacting project.
• Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project
• Provide scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates
• Direct project timelines and budgets
• Assess, manage, resolve and escalate (if necessary) risks and issues
• Tailor processes to meet the needs of individual projects
• Make decisions based on information and input in a timely manner
• Work on projects of high complexity

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Prior project management experience
• Knowledge of functional area and related company products
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills for handling multiple and conflicting activities
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio
• Commitment to being accountable for results
• Capacity for building relationships both internally and externally
• Strong focus on client service
• Ability to think independently and make decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach to work
• Capacity to effectively manage a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Experience with project management tools and structured methodologies
• PMP or equivalent professional project management certification
• CAPM

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