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$130K - 150K a year
Manage and refine HR project management processes, lead large HR initiatives, and build project management capability within the department.
Bachelor's degree, 10-15 years of experience, PMI PMP certification, strong project management and leadership skills.
Job Description Summary Job Description Work Location & Flexibility: This position is eligible for remote work anywhere within the United States. However, candidates who reside within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Saint Petersburg, FL (including the Tampa Bay area) will follow a hybrid work schedule, typically requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. Job Profile Summary: Leverages experience to refine and manage the project management function (including process, tools, resources, philosophy) within the HR Department, ensuring alignment with firm approaches. Serves as the primary project manager for core HR projects. Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership for the HR project management function; refine established processes, tools, and approaches to meet the needs of the department, while ensuring alignment with firm-level project management philosophy. Provide training, education, and support to influence widespread adoption of project management across the department. Maintain a high-level view of HR projects; partner with the Office of the CHRO to ensure key progress, challenges, risks, and successes are incorporated in strategic planning sessions. Serve as dedicated project manager for large project teams (or multiple small- to medium-sized teams) for initiatives such as HR integrations/M&A and other core priorities. Coordinate team actions across project activities; coordinate the flow of additional team members onto and off the team, as needed; and build the team's project management capability through training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure that project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints are managed appropriately. Where issues threaten the delivery of the project, develop and agree on recovery plans. Set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them. Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility. Use analytical insights to optimize processes for quality and performance, fostering continuous improvement and standardization across services and delivery channels. Skills: Identify, define, unify, and coordinate various processes and activities to integrate the project management activities into a cohesive plan. Plan and manage project work assignments within desired cost, time and quality parameters. Assist project owner(s) with building the structure and culture of the project team, and defining roles and responsibilities to enable achievement of project objectives and the effective operation of key business processes. Align the work of the project with the stated goals, objectives and culture of the organization; and maintain alignment throughout the life of the project. Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others; acknowledges a stakeholder’s indifference and consults to discover details on why the stakeholder is resistant to change. Optimizes work processes; knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns. Education Bachelor’s (Required) Work Experience General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years Certifications PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI) Salary Range $130,000.00-$150,000.00 Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Remote At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.
This job posting was last updated on 12/21/2025