HRIS Project Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

People & Culture Department

The People & Culture (P&C) team at Vantage is a high-performing trusted partner to the business, committed to delivering exceptional employee experience from application through alumni. Our team is known for its strategic thinking and practical solutions, working closely with leaders across the organization to support the development and growth of our people. Every member of the P&C team plays a meaningful role in shaping our culture and enabling our global expansion. Grounded in our core values of Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability, we strive to live these principles every day as we innovate and make Vantage a premier employer in our industry.

Position Overview

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US.

This department oversees the implementation and optimization of all P&C systems, ensuring they meet organizational needs and project goals.  As the HRIS Project Manager, you will be a key driver in optimizing and scaling our global P&C technology ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Director of People Operations, you will collaborate with technical experts, product owners, and functional teammates by owning the project's lifecycle management.

Essential Job Functions

Project Leadership:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of People systems projects, including system upgrades, implementations, optimizations, and integrations with internal and external stakeholders.

• Define project scope, timelines and milestones, risks, dependencies, and success measures for projects.

• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues such as (scope creep, resource constraints, or technical bugs) that arise during the project lifecycle.

Optimization:

• Partner with Workday module owners and the broader P&C team to identify workflow inefficiencies and lead automated solutions.

• Develop the project management function within our team by creating standard procedures and project guidelines that can be used broadly across a variety of projects.

• Implement best practices of project management through leading activities such as Lessons Learned Sessions.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison between the people systems team and the internal or external stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead internal project team calls. Be able to identify, prioritize, and escalate as needed across multiple workstreams.

Change Management:

• Develop training materials and communication plans to drive user adoption of new system features and processes.

• Provide status updates, project documentation, and post project knowledge transfer sessions.

• Establish and maintain People systems project governance frameworks, including documentation standards, decision logs, and risk management processes.

• Lead road mapping activities and planning for the People systems team.

• Additional duties assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience specifically within HR Information Systems (Workday experience highly preferred).

• Certification in a project management field of study is preferred.

• Proven experience of managing projects from initiation through completion.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure project success and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Strong ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, risks, and deliverables.

• Working knowledge of People system platforms and core IT concepts, with the ability to collaborate effectively with P&C, IT, and business stakeholders.

• Understanding of P&C data structures, system architecture, and reporting analytics.

• Experience with a project management tool.

• Ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.

• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!