Project Manager (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Hennepin Countys Human Resources (HR) departmentis seeking a Project Manager who will partner with department leaders project sponsors and cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes and continuous improvement in project delivery. This position manages complex projects with countywide and department-wide impacts and related contracts issues risks changes documentation facilitation needs and budgets. This role will also support division leaders in a fast-paced environment by organizing coordinating performing and leading functional work to drive administrative and operational excellence across the division department and county.

Location and hours:

• Partner closely with HR leadership department managers and cross-functional teams to define project scope timelines resources and success measures.
• Drive consistent execution of HR programs process improvements and system enhancements from initiation through implementation.
• Monitor project performance identify risks and develop mitigation plans to keep initiatives on track.
• Provide clear communication to stakeholders through status updates dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Facilitate decision-making by analyzing project data identifying barriers and ensuring teams have what they need to execute and operate effectively.
• Coordinate change management strategies to support user adoption of new HR processes policies and technologies.
• In partnership with HR leadership promote consistent use of project-management standards methodologies and tools (aligned with county practices when possible); support the intake prioritization and assignment of HR projects.
• Partner with the departments technology HRIS data workers compensation and benefits teams to support the departments data management and reporting needs.
• Organize perform facilitate and coordinate administrative and operational work in support of Senior Department Administrators (SDA) and the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
  
  

• One of the following:
  • Bachelors degree in business administration public administration research methods statistics behavioral/social science public health computer science/MIS management science or urban/city planning and four years or more of related experiences.
  • Related education and/or experience to total eight years.

• Professional certifications in PMP or PgMP Agile ScrumMaster (CSM) Six Sigma or Lean.
• Experience:
  • Working with project management methodologies and tools including agile and waterfall approaches risk management practices work breakdown structures burndown rates dependency tracking Gantt charts and triple constraint concepts.
  • Facilitating meetings with a focus on conflict resolution situational awareness empowerment transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Planning organizing and managing workflows timelines resources and budgets to deliver high-quality projects.
• Knowledge of human resources standards principles policies and practices; safeguarding confidential and sensitive organizational information.
• Knowledge of data and technology systems to support project and departmental needs.
• Ability to:
  • Foster a culture of service excellence inclusion accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Coach others regarding project management best practices maintaining accurate documentation throughout all project phases.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships across departments; effectively engage stakeholders at all levels and handle conflict constructively.
  • Exercise sound judgment anticipate needs navigate sensitive issues responsibly facilitate structured problem-solving and ensure clear and concise communication.
  • Manage vendor contracts with attention to detail compliance and organizational stewardship.
  • Demonstrate advanced data analysis capabilities to identify trends measure project performance and make informed decision-making.

• Spending extended periods sitting at a desk using a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Standing walking or moving between meeting rooms and shared office areas.
• Lifting or carrying office materials typically up to 1020 pounds.
• Repetitive motions associated with typing writing and operating office equipment.
• Navigating typical office conditions including shared spaces moderate noise levels and regular foot traffic.
• Using standard office equipment such as computers scanners printers copiers and monitors.

In Human Resources we make it our mission to provide an employee experience that attracts and retains the best talent to serve our residents. HR programs and services are instrumental in realizing the countys stated organizational value: Continuous development and engagement of our workforce to reflect innovation creativity and diversity in planning for the future.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay work-life balance a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions please contact:
Pajoua Chang

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