Senior Project Manager – HR Technology
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager – HR Technology leads large, enterprise‑wide HR technology and business transformation initiatives. This role owns end‑to‑end delivery of complex programs that span multiple teams, systems, and business functions.
This is a senior individual contributor role for someone comfortable operating at the executive level, driving delivery discipline, and influencing outcomes without direct authority. You will partner closely with HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors to ensure initiatives are delivered successfully and aligned to business goals.
What You’ll Do
Project Delivery & Execution
- Own delivery of large‑scale HR and HR technology initiatives from project kickoff through stabilization
- Define scope, objectives, success measures, resourcing plans, and governance structures
- Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, risk and issue logs, and executive‑level reporting
- Identify and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and interdependencies across multiple workstreams
- Coordinate system implementation activities, including requirements validation, testing oversight, deployment planning, and business readiness
Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
- Lead cross‑functional teams across HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors
- Facilitate steering committees and deliver clear, concise updates to senior leaders
- Drive alignment across stakeholders and proactively manage change impacts
- Hold teams accountable to timelines, scope, and business outcomes while influencing without direct authority
Governance & Standards
- Ensure projects adhere to enterprise governance, compliance, and quality standards
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR project management and delivery practices
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of enterprise‑level initiatives
- Proven experience serving as the primary project manager on large, cross‑functional HR or HR technology implementations
- Hands‑on experience leading complex system implementations such as HCM, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent, or integrated platforms
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive stakeholders in high‑visibility environments
- Experience managing project budgets, vendors, and external consulting partners
- Experience working within structured PMO or governance environments
- PMP certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong command of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid)
- Excellent influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment without formal authority
- Ability to translate strategy into clear, executable delivery plans
- Strong executive communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Solid financial and operational understanding
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex organizational dynamics
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- Ability to manage multiple high‑priority initiatives at the same time
- High level of ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline
- Advanced spreadsheet skills, including Smart Sheets, for tracking, analysis, and reporting
Role Structure
- This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports
- Success is driven through leadership, influence, and partnership rather than people management
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
Work Environment
- Typical office environment with extensive computer work
- Duties may include sitting or standing for extended periods
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies
Safety
- Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
