HR - I (Assistant) Project Manager

Overview
The Project Manager – HR supports the Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence (GD&I COE) by facilitating the administration of strategies for the centralized Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) funding model and the GD&I COE budget. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders, finance and procurement experts, and external vendors to ensure effective coordination, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track spending through monthly expense reconciliation.

• Support the implementation of the centralized EBRG funding model, including virtual card requests and expense reconciliation (receipt collection, tracking, and submission).

• Coordinate communications via email and presentations at periodic team meetings.

• Oversee end-to-end procurement and financial processes:

  • Create and manage purchase orders and change orders.

  • Initiate check requests, review and approve invoices.

  • Manage vendor onboarding and updates in the system.

  • Close purchase orders as needed.

• Serve as a primary contact for procurement-related questions from GD&I COE team members, EBRG leaders, and suppliers.

• Conduct detail-oriented reviews of financial and operational data.

• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required; additional education preferred.

• Experience:

  • Proven experience as a program administrator or project manager.

  • Strong understanding of procurement and financial processes.

  • Demonstrated success in program coordination and project management.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical ability to review, interpret, and reconcile data.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Tools (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

  • Experience with Ariba purchase orders and SAP COMET highly preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and responsive.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.

  • Agile learner with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, changing environment.