HR Transformation Project Planner

Mettler Toledo has launched in 2023 the project “tHRive”, a multi-year HR transformation initiative, modernizing the HR capabilities to meet future business needs. After an extensive planning and vendor selection phase we are now getting ready for implementing harmonized HR processes, HR shared service capabilities and Workday, a modern, cloud-based HR technology suite. In this context, we are looking for a Project Planning and Execution Manager to support the global Program Core Team.As the tHRive Implementation Project P&E Manager, you will, in collaboration with an external implementation partner, oversee the planning and execution of this 2-year implementation phase. You will work closely with the Program Core Team, sub-workstream teams and subject matter experts around the globe to ensure that projects milestones are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role will involve managing stakeholder communications, coordinating resources, and ensuring that all project requirements are met. We are looking for a dedicated, motivated team player that guides our global HR and DBS project members with confidence and thought leadership as anHR Transformation Project Planner (all genders)In this role, your responsibilities would include: In collaboration with the implementation partner and the Program Core Team, you are developing and managing an overall project plan, governance and execution for Technology implementation and Shared Service Center set upYou ensure project deliverables are provided in time and in required quality and coordinate with sub-project workstream leads and subject matter expertsYou monitor project progress and performance and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completionYou facilitate regular project meetings, provide updates on progress and address any issues or risks that ariseIn collaboration with the Program Core Team, you will create a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about project developments and milestones and you ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, managing expectations and providing timely updatesIn collaboration with the implementation partner you coordinate and implement a robust global training/testing schedule for key users and subject matter expertsYou conduct project post-mortems to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements for future improvement and maintain documentation of project processes, outcomes, and lessons learned