Job reference #6170_8502997

 ADP is hiring a Principal Project Manager. In this position, you’ll provide consulting and leadership on project management processes, methodology, and tools that span multiple business units. You will also provide guidance and direction to Project Managers responsible for planning, scheduling and controlling the activities of various complex projects. 

At ADP we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP. 

We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, and Social Responsibility. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Manage product updates / change management process by defining objectives, developing test timelines and managing key cadence of meetings
• Manage multiple stakeholders across roles and functions
• Assist teams with problem solving starting from inception through to delivery
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate issues to the appropriate people
• Communicate actions, changes and test results on a regular basis
• Enable close cooperation across all roles and functions to work efficiently and effectively together
• Oversee project management activities across business units
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity, providing indirect supervisory influence to team members. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
• Impacts the achievement of client, operational, program, project or service work objectives
• Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems or related field
• Minimum 6 years of program/project management experience
• Location: Roseland, New Jersey or Ventures office in NYC. Candidate will be expected to spend 2-3 days per week in NYC.
• Successful experience as a project/program manager assigned to large, complex projects
• Good communication skills; requires in-depth knowledge and experience in managing diverse programs.
• Is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization.
• Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in Program Management.
• Ability to manage multiple programs across functions and/or products simultaneously
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly and objectively assess project management needs
• Excellent understanding of industry trends and new developments in project management
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-year projects
• Ability to assess architecture and design recommendations
• Proven track record of maintaining effective client relationships.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and have a high tolerance for stress.

At ADP, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.