Harris County
Project Manager, Pay Equity
Harris County, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Under broad supervision, the Pay Equity Project Manager will oversee and manage the various Pay Equity project within the Harris County Human Resources Division. The individual in this role will collaborate with multiple HR teams, vendors, and other key stakeholders to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor project progress. In addition, they will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.Duties and Responsibilities:Project Management:
Manages complex Pay Equity projects and vendors from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders and are compliant with Harris County policies and procedures, as well as with federal and state regulatory requirements.Planning and Execution:
Develops full-scale short-term and long-term project plans and associated communications documents, coordinates and manages project tasks and deliverables ensuring resource availability and allocation, and tracks project milestones and deliverables while providing regular status reports to stakeholders.Risk Management:
Identifies and manages project risks and issues, develops contingency plans as necessary, and conducts project debriefings to formalize reports that identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Budget Management:
Develops and manages project budgets, ensuring project expenditures are aligned with the approved budget, and monitors and reports on project financials, addressing any discrepancies promptly.Collaboration and Communication:
Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.Other Duties:This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.Four (4) years of experience in project management.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).Excellent knowledge of change management principles.Excellent knowledge of performance metrics.Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively on competing issues.Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.Proven budget planning and management skills.Ability to analyze and report data.Ability to present information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:Grant-funded Full-time | Funded to work until
December 31, 2026.Monday – Friday |
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.Salary:$42.73 - $65.23 HourlyDepends on QualificationsBased on 26 Pay PeriodsPlus, benefitsWork Environment and Physical Demands:This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.Reporting Relationships:Reports To Position: Director, CompensationSupervises Positions: NoneEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
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Manages complex Pay Equity projects and vendors from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders and are compliant with Harris County policies and procedures, as well as with federal and state regulatory requirements.Planning and Execution:
Develops full-scale short-term and long-term project plans and associated communications documents, coordinates and manages project tasks and deliverables ensuring resource availability and allocation, and tracks project milestones and deliverables while providing regular status reports to stakeholders.Risk Management:
Identifies and manages project risks and issues, develops contingency plans as necessary, and conducts project debriefings to formalize reports that identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Budget Management:
Develops and manages project budgets, ensuring project expenditures are aligned with the approved budget, and monitors and reports on project financials, addressing any discrepancies promptly.Collaboration and Communication:
Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.Other Duties:This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.Four (4) years of experience in project management.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).Excellent knowledge of change management principles.Excellent knowledge of performance metrics.Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively on competing issues.Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.Proven budget planning and management skills.Ability to analyze and report data.Ability to present information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:Grant-funded Full-time | Funded to work until
December 31, 2026.Monday – Friday |
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.Salary:$42.73 - $65.23 HourlyDepends on QualificationsBased on 26 Pay PeriodsPlus, benefitsWork Environment and Physical Demands:This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.Reporting Relationships:Reports To Position: Director, CompensationSupervises Positions: NoneEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
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