Project Manager, People Team PMO
Anaplan
$106,000 - $152,000 / year
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Description
At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.
Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.
Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.
Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!
We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Project Manager to be a foundational member of our new People Team Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will be pivotal in shaping the operational backbone of the People Team. While you will be amplified by AI and automation, your focus will shift from manual tracking toward high-value strategic delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. You will help build and operate a structured framework that standardizes how the People Team delivers on its most critical goals, ensuring all projects are intelligently aligned, optimized, and accelerated.
Your Impact
PMO Foundation & Execution
- You will manage a portfolio of key People Team initiatives from intake to completion, including programs like Performance Management, Engagement Surveys, and Compliance.
- You'll partner with the Chief of Staff to establish and run the PMO, which involves defining and implementing standardized project management processes, templates, and best practices, all while driving the adoption of our central project management platform as the single source of truth.
AI & Automation Integration
- A key part of this role is leveraging the native AI capabilities within our project management software to automate sub-task generation and summarize project statuses, as well as to optimize schedules and predict potential bottlenecks before they impact delivery.
- You will champion an "Automate First" mindset by continuously identifying opportunities to streamline repeatable tasks and workflows, from project intake through to final reporting.
Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Management
- You will be responsible for ensuring all projects are aligned with the CPO's highest priorities and the company's strategic objectives.
- This role serves as the operational bridge across the People Team, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and therefore eliminating siloed work.
- You will also prepare and present clear, data-driven updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership so that everyone remains aligned.
Continuous Improvement
- You'll utilize a data-driven approach to measure project success and refine timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments for future initiatives.
- This position also involves conducting audits and analysis of existing workflows to identify opportunities and threats, which will directly shape the evolution of our PMO operating model.
Your Qualifications
- Proven experience in project or program management, preferably within an HR/People team, operations, or a similar function in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with modern project management software and a deep understanding of its role as a central system of record and collaboration.
- Genuine passion for technology and a keen interest in leveraging AI and automation,which are crucial for driving efficiency and unlocking strategic insights in this role.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail, plus the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build relationships and align stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive, strategic thinker who can move beyond simple task management to anticipate needs, identify risks, and guide projects to successful completion.
- Comfortable using data to inform decisions, utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Fraud Recruitment Disclaimer
It has come to our attention that fraudulent and fictitious job opportunities are being circulated on the Internet. Prospective candidates are being contacted by certain individuals, mainly through telephone calls, emails and correspondence, claiming they are representatives of Anaplan. The main purpose of these correspondences and announcements is to obtain privileged information from individuals.
Anaplan does not:
- Extend offers to candidates without an extensive interview process with a member of our recruitment team and a hiring manager via video or in person.
- Send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our internal recruitment team whenever possible and then followed up via written communication.
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Candidate data processed during our recruitment activities is handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. This may include the use of artificial intelligence or automated tools to assist our team in evaluating qualifications.
Benefits
- stock options
About this role
# About This Role
Anaplan is building a new Program Management Office within its People Team, and this role is the foundational project manager position shaping how that function operates. You'll manage a portfolio of HR initiatives—Performance Management, Engagement Surveys, Compliance—from intake through completion, working closely with the Chief of Staff to establish standardized processes, templates, and best practices across the team. The work involves defining how projects flow through a central platform and ensuring all efforts align with the Chief People Officer's priorities and company strategy.
A significant part of this role centers on leveraging AI and automation capabilities within the project management platform itself. Rather than manual status tracking, you'll use AI to auto-generate sub-tasks, summarize project statuses, optimize schedules, and flag bottlenecks early. You're expected to champion an "Automate First" mindset, continuously identifying workflows and repeatable tasks that can be streamlined. You'll also serve as the operational bridge across the People Team, presenting data-driven updates to stakeholders and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to eliminate silos.
This position suits someone with proven project or program management experience, ideally in HR, operations, or a comparable fast-paced environment. You'll need demonstrated proficiency with modern project management software, genuine enthusiasm for AI and automation, and the ability to think strategically beyond task management—anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and guiding complex initiatives to completion. Strong communication, analytical skills, and comfort working with data are essential. The role is full-time, in-office in Reston, Virginia, with a salary range of $106,000 to $152,000.
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