The Adecco Group-IT Project Manager II US

The IT Project Manager II is responsible for the quality implementation of projects on time, on scope and on budget, according to agreed project standards and industry best practices. Defines, structures, plans, manages and reports on assigned projects.  Typically works independently with minimal guidance.

• Plans, executes and controls projects to ensure the timely delivery of quality code on budget, on scope, and according to agreed project standards and best practices.
• Ensures technical solutions support business case requirements.
• Leads and manages projects – internal and/or external resources – to meet project objectives and achieve deliverables.
• Manages projects by stage as defined the Project Management Office (PMO) processes and standards.
• Manages all risks and issues associated with projects and escalates as necessary to ensure project delivery.
• Manages all changes in scope of the project per PMO processes and escalates to the project steering board when required changes impact agreed delivery time and budget.
• Identifies and recommends vendors for the development and maintenance of assigned solutions areas.
• Validates vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are clearly defined in contracts before handing off to Procurement; manages vendors to ensure performance standards meet contractual agreements.
• Ensures the measurement of benefit KPIs is part of project closure and hands-over reporting responsibility and schedule to Portfolio Management.
• Implements quality improvement guidelines/plans relating to project management processes.
• Guarantees all work is compliant with internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintains authority to spend agreed project budgets on the creation of agreed work packages.
• Maintains delegated management authority over extended project teams.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; provides training and guidance as required.
• Prepares and presents executive project summary presentations for leadership.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Become an expert in our project management tools so they can assist junior project managers as necessary

Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, computer science or a related field with three (3) years of related information technology project management experience preferred. Minimum of seven (7) years of equivalent combination of post high school education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.  PM certification is a plus.

COMPETENCIES:

• Skilled in communicating effectively in English both verbally and in writing is required.
• Proactively establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Strong team player that effectively influences others at various levels within the organization including technical teams.
• Acts calm under strong pressure, along with the ability to effectively manage crisis situations.
• Ability to evaluate information, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience and common sense.
• Identify, develop, improve and/or streamline processes to meet established goals and objectives.
• Deliver to and successfully manage stakeholder expectations while working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, budgets and resources.
• Demonstrate expertise in delivering to a strategic agenda.
• Successfully and simultaneously manages multiple projects that vary in nature and scope.
• Knowledge of training methodologies and the ability to develop and deliver technical/operational training to various levels of employees.
• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply best practices in information technology project and change management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience in other productivity tools like Smart Sheets, SharePoint, resource management tools, etc.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

Adecco Group North America, through an impressive portfolio of staffing industry leading brands including Adecco General Staffing, Entegee, Lee Hecht Harrison Professional Recruitment, Modis, and Pontoon is the world’s leading provider of Human Resources solutions.

We are the workforce experts delivering staffing and career service solutions to organizations and individuals across all industries. Collectively we harness the power of some of the greatest talent in the world. That talent and expertise allows us to do business globally and act locally with deep knowledge in niche areas.

Every day, we have more than 100,000 associates on assignment, 30,000 colleagues working internally to support more than 10,000 clients in the United States and Canada. Ensuring our business units are prepared to deliver outstanding service to our associates and clients, the Adecco Group North America team provides a strong infrastructure through our corporate and shared services teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Posting date: 05-22-2025