People Project Manager

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What We Do:

Uptake's business is global, disruptive, differentiated and approaches the market in a new way. We help customers identify hidden value and create growth through business and technology innovation, while also enabling cost efficiencies that generate industry-leading business performance. Our team drives this success by connecting customers and partners to the value of the Internet of Things, business-centric architectures, and key technology transitions.

What You'll Do:

As a People Project Manager, you will be a valued member of our internal People (HR) team assisting with day-to-day operations and new project initiatives. You would report directly to our SVP of People and would significantly contribute to a broad array of People projects including but not limited to Inclusion, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management and Talent Development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management for People programs and initiatives
  • Work with cross-functional teams to create and implement key People projects
  • Work with People leadership to create measurable short and long term goals for the HR/People team
  • Manage and escalate project challenges and issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to find solutions .
  • Provide feedback and make recommendations to management on process improvements, technology, project requirements, etc.
  • Leverage best practices from industry in influencing and driving operational improvements.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new People programs, processes and policies.
  • Make recommendations on program changes and conduct cost/benefit analysis of potential improvements.
  • Analyze trends and consolidate data/information to present for review with primary stakeholders and drive decisions based on data.
  • Proactively identify and communicate business issues.
  • Manage people scorecard and work with business operations team

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5+ years experience in project management with HR focus
  • Experience in high tech/start-up/software-focused environment
  • Manage communication with various stakeholders
  • Experience working cross functionally and ability to hold team members accountable for success without a formal reporting structure
  • Strategic, analytical and data driven problem solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
  • Experience in change management methodology preferred
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Comfortable being hands-on and assisting in various projects across the People team including, but not limited to: learning and development, performance management, diversity and inclusion and compensation and benefits
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Location

We are located in River North just right off the Chicago Brown Line stop. We also provide you with a free shuttle service to/from Ogilvie and Union.

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