Project Manager, People and Places

Project Manager, People and Places

The Project Manager, People and Places is responsible for managing the overall direction of a program from analysis through implementation for projects with impact both within and across business units. This role also provides direction in utilizing the established project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for a single project, or multiple small projects.
• Responsible for meeting timelines, budget, quality and resource commitments for project(s).
• Manage and coordinate project direction from analysis through implementation.
• Actively manage the assembling of the project team, determining project task assignments, identifying resource requirements, developing and maintaining project schedule, coordinating the project activities and adhering to project deadlines.
• Responsible for managing the scope of the project and escalating changes as appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to users and managers on work performed, plans, budget and overall status.
• Conduct team meetings, communicate updates to the team.
• Design and implement project organizational structure that is cost effective and efficient.
• Constantly search for process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a business related field or equivalent training/experience required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in project management or related.
• Experience with MS Office and project development/management tools required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interacting effectively with management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in these areas: coordinating and facilitating small and large group meetings; planning/organization skills and techniques; managing multiple priorities and multiple project staff; and utilizing analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience working within HR projects
• Experience with AI tools such as Copilot

Working Conditions

Hybrid Office Environment

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $72,000 - $95,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Disclaimer

Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note: We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email. This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. Apply

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• HR Projects
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Management
• Scheduling
• Process Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Team Coordination
• AI Tools