[Hiring] Project Manager @H&R Block

Role Description

You will initiate, plan, execute and control projects involving multiple people, processes and components. Align project requirements and deliverables with the strategic and tactical goals of the organization. Establish and nurture positive relationships with project sponsors, participants, stakeholders and customers. Measure and be accountable for the short-and long-term project results.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Understand the business needs of the internal and external customer
• Provide subject matter expertise for Expat operations and 3rd Party Systems
• Escalation resolution between external vendors and Expat teams
• Own overall responsibility for the success of assigned projects
• Define project objectives and deliverables to meet those needs
• Identify assumptions and constraints that impact schedule, resources, costs, quality, and risk
• Define scope, schedule, budget, and quality levels for the project
• Identify, obtain, and organize necessary project resources
• Prepare and execute plans for quality, change control and communications
• Execute against the Project Plan while controlling and reporting on scope, schedule, quality, costs, resources, and risks
• Verify and document project results
• Complete all tasks necessary to close the project, transitioning to an operational state, if necessary
• Client-facing and internal support for day-to-day business operations
• Works effectively across company business units and field teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Management Information Systems, or related area, or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Strong operational acumen working with internal and external systems
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies
• Demonstrated decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Track record of establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Effective written and oral presentation skills and facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal associates, external vendors, and business partners
• Ability to work proactively and effectively as part of a team, but with little formal supervision or guidance
• Effective supervisory skills in a matrix-management environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and project planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead in a matrix environment and at a distance (virtually)
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group as a member of a team
• Familiarity with Project Management methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Support for life both in and outside of work
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Participation in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• (Virtual) fitness center programs
• Associate discount program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Associate Tax Prep benefit

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $62,800.00 - $94,200.00/Yr. Local minimum wage laws apply. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.