People Project Manager

About the role

Pinnacle Method Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to join the People Operations and Insights team. This role is ideal for someone with 7+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategy, or consulting, with at least 2 years of experience in an HR team. The successful candidate will navigate complex organizational dynamics, manage projects end-to-end, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Tackle hard, ambiguous questions with rigor and independence, owning projects from problem definition to final recommendation.
• Develop and implement project plans, optimize workflows, and ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and engineering, to identify areas for improvement in processes and controls.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, ensuring that all project activities, decisions, and key milestones comply with standards and best practices.
• Prepare materials to present to senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and users.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the People team.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategy, or consulting, with at least 2 years operating within an HR team at a company.
• A proven track record of navigating complexity and driving results with a balance of urgency and thoughtfulness.
• Experience working cross-functionally with teams like HR, Finance, Legal, Product, Tech, and Leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset aimed at informing decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Airtable) and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities and a proven track record of building trust and driving alignment across teams.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with change management frameworks (e.g. Prosci ADKAR® Model).
• Experience building and deploying enablement and training materials.
• Experience across HR systems (e.g. HCM, ATS, LMS, CRM).
• Experience working with AI tools to increase productivity.
• Advanced Mac OS and Google suite skills (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).