Project Manager, IMO HR Workstream

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customercentric initiatives through digitallynative, dataempowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, highenergy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced M&A Project Manager to lead an HR workstream. This role is responsible for leading projects across several teams on behalf of an Integration Management Office (IMO) within the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. This requires planning and overseeing the successful delivery of multiple projects and their accompanying deliverables. This role will be responsible for collaborating with necessary stakeholders, maintaining relevant project documentation and reports, and maintaining discipline to standardize and optimize processes. Experience is required in benefits, HR policy, talent acquisition, and onboarding. This is a parttime (50% utilization) 23 month consulting engagement, with the potential to extend longer. Qualified candidates must be fully authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship. This is a remote role working primarily MST and CST hours.

Responsibilities

• Daily, handson programproject management throughout the program life cycle
• Document program and project deliverables (i.e., Project Plan, RACSI, RAID Log, etc.) utilizing PMI PMP methodology
• Plan and monitor the progress of complex programs and multiple workstreams
• Integrate business policies and governance processes into planning and accountability for project roadmaps and strategy
• Establish risk management, escalation paths, and take corrective measurements
• Build and manage business case and budget
• Manage and collaborate with other assigned resources across projects
• Facilitate and lead project meetings and manage stakeholders’ communication
• Identify program KPIs to assess impact. Build data sets and applicable reporting.
• Coordinate, manage, and monitor the workflow of crossfunctional teams
• Provide and perform quality assurance checks on project artifacts and deliverables.
• Align deliverables (outputs) to the programproject workstream’s “outcome”
• Own overall integrated project plan and manage crossfunctional resources, ensuring ontime delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and achievement of business goal
• Consistently exercise informed judgment and discretion in matters of significance

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Candidates must have strong experience in program andor project management within an IMO gained through managing large and complex IMO projects. Candidates must have the following:

  • Minimum of 7 years strong programproject management experience
  • • Must have experience project managing HR workstreams, specifically related to benefits, policy, talent acquisition, and onboarding
    • Experience working in an upstream oil and gas company
    • Consulting experience with mergers and acquisition expertise working within an IMO
    • • Strong experience with Smartsheet, PowerPoint, and Excel
      • Proven knowledge of project and program management methodology
      • Strong leadership, stakeholder, and management skills, including executive presence
      • Good knowledge of resource allocation procedures
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills with stakeholders, including the ability to influence, strategize, and negotiate
      • Ability to think analytically and process information quickly, presenting it in a succinct and insightful format suitable for executives
      • Experience working with IMO stakeholders in a consultative leadership capacity is necessary
      • Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills are desired
      • Direct handson proficiency with Advanced Excel, SmartSheet, and PowerPoint are necessary

      • EducationCertifications

        • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or similar is required
        • PMP certification is desired
        • MBA is preferred

        • Compensation

          Sand Cherry Associates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role for individuals assigned andor hired to work in Colorado, This compensation range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a shortterm consulting engagement with potential to extend. This position is a 1099 with an hourly range of $80100hr. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skillsqualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.

          Benefits

          Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a topheavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with selfresponsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.