Project Manager II

Are you a Project Manager that has led complex and large-scale projects for a large enterprise employer?

Amazing Opportunity and Great Place to Work!

Our story

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight." We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities - all within a thriving global organization.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 6 years in a row.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including "Great Place to Work" for the past 7 years and Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For." To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here.

If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight - We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com.

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead large-scale projects for enterprise clients in Alight Leave Solutions. You will be focusing on designing, building, and executing initiatives that deliver strategic value. This role requires a balance of big-picture thinking and attention to detail, ensuring program success while collaborating across all areas of Alight.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and overseeing the execution of complex, cross-functional strategic client initiatives.
• Championing and utilizing best of breed technology (Smartsheet, SFDC, etc.) for all work performed.
• Driving innovation, optimizing business process and workflows as appropriate, and delivering exceptional business value through effective program execution.
• Designing and managing project execution, while identifying and resolving risk and adapting as needed to ensure success.
• Anticipating when change may be needed, and positioning recommendations appropriately.
• Communicating regularly with internal and external stakeholders on project progress, offering viable solutions and opportunities as needed.
• Driving continuous improvement in program management across the client project portfolio.
• Managing the successful execution of multiple large-scale, complex client projects. Independently managing risk associated with client projects and developing and overseeing risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicating complex ideas, anticipating objections, and persuading others to adopt an alternative point of view, often at senior levels of leadership.
• Acting as a change agent; Seeking out and pursuing new ideas for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Have bachelor's or 5-7 years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrate proven expertise in leading cross-functional programs and projects in support of strategic client initiatives.
• Possess deep expertise in project management. Be skilled in leading meetings, setting goals, prioritizing tasks, defining roles, resolving conflicts, and driving project progress.
• Display significant experience in driving results, and proven history to see downstream impacts and to navigate through them.
• Have experience facilitating project progress through compelling listening, influencing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrate dynamic analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Have experience leading innovative and effective client engagement strategies focused on client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.
• Display exceptional professional communication skills, business and financial acumen, and executive presence.
• Have industry experience in the following: HR services / Outsourcing, Business Management, or Disability / Absence / Healthcare.

Application and Interview

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.