Forbes Technical Consulting
Benefits Transformation Project Manager
Forbes Technical Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Recruiting Consultant at Forbes Technical Consulting
Chicago, IL
2+ year contract
Contact Mary at mnugent@forbestc.com
Responsibilities:
Own the Benefits workstream of the broader HR transformation program, including maintenance of the project plan, status reporting, benefit stakeholder alignment and delivery of key milestones.
Ensure alignment of the Benefits roadmap with the overall program objectives, interdependencies, and governance processes.
Represent the Benefits workstream at program meetings, providing updates on progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
Identify and coordinate interdependencies across other workstreams (Core HR, Payroll, Compensation, etc) and ensure risks, issues, and escalations are effectively managed.
Monitor and report on KPIs and success metrics for benefits transformation initiatives.
Drive testing, implementation, and post-go-live reviews of the Benefits module and policy changes.
Required Skills:
8+ years of experience in benefits, HR transformation, or program/project management.
Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives within a multi-workstream program structure.
Strong understanding of benefits design, administration, and compliance.
Excellent program management skills, including planning, governance, and execution.
Skilled at cross-functional stakeholder management and collaboration.
Experience with HR technology and benefits administration platforms a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to successfully manage a project within a complex, matrixed, global environment.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Effective communicator with ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Skilled in balancing benefits subject-matter expertise with structured program management.
Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver.
Results-oriented with a focus on delivery and accountability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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2+ year contract
Contact Mary at mnugent@forbestc.com
Responsibilities:
Own the Benefits workstream of the broader HR transformation program, including maintenance of the project plan, status reporting, benefit stakeholder alignment and delivery of key milestones.
Ensure alignment of the Benefits roadmap with the overall program objectives, interdependencies, and governance processes.
Represent the Benefits workstream at program meetings, providing updates on progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
Identify and coordinate interdependencies across other workstreams (Core HR, Payroll, Compensation, etc) and ensure risks, issues, and escalations are effectively managed.
Monitor and report on KPIs and success metrics for benefits transformation initiatives.
Drive testing, implementation, and post-go-live reviews of the Benefits module and policy changes.
Required Skills:
8+ years of experience in benefits, HR transformation, or program/project management.
Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives within a multi-workstream program structure.
Strong understanding of benefits design, administration, and compliance.
Excellent program management skills, including planning, governance, and execution.
Skilled at cross-functional stakeholder management and collaboration.
Experience with HR technology and benefits administration platforms a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Ability to successfully manage a project within a complex, matrixed, global environment.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Effective communicator with ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Skilled in balancing benefits subject-matter expertise with structured program management.
Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive problem-solver.
Results-oriented with a focus on delivery and accountability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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