John Hancock
Atlanta, GeorgiaProject Manager - PeopleComms Tech PMO - Atlanta, Georgia, US
About the role
Overview
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
In this role you lead global HR technology and transformation initiatives from definition to adoption and value realization. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate outcomes into executable delivery plans, balancing business outcomes with risk, privacy, security and cost. You’ll shape the future of work by delivering integrated platforms, automation, data, and responsible AI capabilities for HR services worldwide. This position offers global impact, collaboration across regions, and opportunities to develop in a flexible, inclusive environment.
Compensation / Benefits
• flexible environment
• well-being and inclusion
• incentive programs
• health, dental, vision
• retirement plans with employer match
• paid time off
Responsibilities
• Lead global business and technology initiatives from discovery through operations and value realization
• Partner with business and product leaders to define delivery plans, milestones, and success metrics
• Choose and apply predictive, Agile, or hybrid delivery methods based on context
• Own integrated plans, budgets, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits with escalation as needed
• Align stakeholders across business, HR, technology, Legal, Privacy, Security, Risk, Compliance, and external partners
• Embed privacy, security, regulatory, data, accessibility, and responsible AI requirements into plans
• Drive change readiness, stakeholder engagement, learning, and operating model changes
• Use AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, decision-making, and productivity while maintaining human accountability
• Provide concise reporting on outcomes, milestones, financials, capacity, risks, adoption, and benefits
• Establish sustainable Day 2 operations with documentation, support processes, and continuous improvement
• Coach teams to strengthen delivery discipline and collaborative accountability
Key requirements
• 7+ years of progressive PM experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in global, matrixed environments
• Experience in HR technology, employee experience, or financial services preferred
• Experience implementing enterprise platforms (Workday Learning, Talent, Performance, or Succession) and Sana Learn
• PMP strongly preferred; Agile or scaled delivery credentials (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM, SAFe) are assets
• Change management credentials (Prosci or CCMP) are assets xklufbp
• Ability to balance priorities, manage dependencies, and align with strategic objectives within a portfolio
• Influence without direct authority across business and technology stakeholders
• Training or certification in responsible AI, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, or risk management is an asset
• Strong command of predictive, Agile, and hybrid delivery including governance and transition to operations
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools
• Executive-level communication, facilitation, and decision-support skills
• strategic thinking
• collaboration
• adaptability
• predictive, Agile, and hybrid delivery
• enterprise platforms (Workday Learning, Talent, Performance, Succession)
• Sana Learn