Who We Are
Robert Half is seeking a Manager ATI within our Application Technology and Innovation (ATI) department focused on managing program and project managers in delivery of HR and Financial Solutions (HRFS) globally.
This position requires a highly driven individual with strong emotional intelligence; a true self-starter with demonstrated experience in high growth, fast-paced organizations. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage and lead a group of talented program and project managers in delivery of HRFS programs, to collaborate across groups enterprise wide, to pave path for process improvements, to mentor team, is detail oriented, and can manage multiple processes simultaneously.
What You'll Do
Leadership & People Management
- Oversee team responsible for delivery management (Project/Program Management)
- Create a healthy team culture of happy and productive associates who understand the vision and strategy and are empowered to make decisions
- Provide communication, coaching, and support for own as well as other teams to improve overall organizational performance
- Drive innovation with your team and empower them to make decisions
Strategic Alignment & Vision
- Build consensus on priorities, objectives, and strategy, and gain alignment across product teams and cross‑functional partners
- Partner with functional and technical leaders to identify and plan capabilities needed to deliver on the product roadmap
- Leads brainstorming of creative solutions and problem‑solving to balance product deliverables and resources with business needs
- Ensure promising results are communicated to key stakeholders and translated into action plans
Delivery Governance & Operational Excellence
- Oversee formal and repeatable project management processes for planning, execution, and control
- Ensure standards are documented and followed for:
- Project planning & execution
- Governance & release management
- SCRUM / Agile practices
- Quality controls, monitoring, prioritization, and budget management
- Evolve delivery management methodologies for efficiency and organizational change
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership
- Collaborate with management and peers on delivery of HRFS solutions
- Lead effective collaboration across IT verticals, development teams, and business partners to improve efficiencies
- Monitor collaborative effectiveness and adjust as needed
- Build strong partnerships to support quality deliverables and shared outcomes
Problem Solving, Decision Making & Analytical Judgment
- Work on issues of diverse scope and importance requiring thorough analysis of varied circumstances or data
- Apply sound judgment in ambiguous or complex situations
- Balance competing priorities while maintaining delivery quality and business outcomes
Budget & Financial Management
- Manage weekly budget tracking across the portfolio of initiatives, ensuring accuracy of forecasts and actuals.
- Work closely with delivery project managers to build and maintain budget plans for projects and enhancements.
- Track spending against approved budgets, proactively identifying variances and in partnership with project manager, driving corrective actions.
- Maintain ongoing visibility into budget consumption and remaining funds across initiatives.
- Prepare and deliver regular financial reports, highlighting spending, risks, and impacts on delivery.
What You'll Need
- Minimum of 10 years of technology leadership in program, project, and personnel management, including 5+ years managing multiple functional areas, large teams, and simultaneous complex projects
- 5+ years hands on experience as a Scrum Master, Project/Program Manager
- SAFE Agile certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate on planning activities and driving strategic vision
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills across all levels of the organization
- Strong understanding of cross-organizational impacts
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Adaptable with ability to work with ambiguity in an efficient and effective manner
- Strong team player who can build and maintain and engage in the team
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and during demanding situations