Our story

　　At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."

　　 Our Values:

　　 Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

　　 Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

　　 Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.

　　It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

　　With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

　　Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

　　Learn more at careers.alight.com.

　　A Project Manager is responsible for managing the daily activities of their client accounts. This is a client facing role that requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. The primary responsibility of the Project Manager is creating and executing a robust project plan that integrates all aspects of absence management services we provide to our clients (i.e., operations, technology, and other Alight services) and delivering successful outcomes.

　　The Project Manager's daily activities include communicating with the client and project team, ensuring deliverables are completed in an efficient manner and within budget, escalating issues as appropriate, tracking issues to resolution, and facilitating risk mitigation.

　　They work closely with the Account Management, Claim Operations and Client Service Delivery teams.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan to align the stakeholders and team members.Implement the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events to minimize the impact of the risks on the project.Improve team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, and motivating to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency, and boost morale.Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.Clearly communicate information and ideas, both verbally and writtenRecognize contributions - praise people for a job well done.Open to diverse points of view, treat people with respect.Inspire loyalty and trust, handle oneself ethically following core values and beliefs.Listen intently to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing others to speak without interrupting them.Build mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.Champion best practices and adherence to project management methodology.

　　 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

　　Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

　　College Degree or Equivalent Work Experience.PMP Certification or working toward certification within 12 months. Experience writing project management documents such as Project Plans, Project Charters, Risk Matrices, etc.Strong skill with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including Microsoft Teams.Excellent written and oral communications skills (client facing and senior leadership meetings).Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to work in a team setting, manage multiple projects and coordinate multiple schedules.Proficient in project management methodologies and/or use of project management software (i.e., Smartsheet, MS Project).

　　Work Experience

　　At least 3-5 years working in a Project Manager role or equivalent experience.Experience working directly with clients and senior leadership.Absence Management knowledge and experience helpful but not required.

　　 Work Environment

　　Typically, at a desk for 8 hours per day.Ability to work a flexible schedule as the main client is MST.Some travel required.

　　 Flexible Working

　　So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.

　　Benefits

　　We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.

　　By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

　　Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

　　At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

　　Diversity Policy Statement

　　Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

　　Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

　　Authorization to work in the Employing Country

　　Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

　　Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

　　We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

　　Pay Transparency Statement: Alight takes into consideration a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography when determining an offer for a successful employment candidate, and Alight does so on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Therefore, an offer may fall anywhere between the estimated minimum base salary for this role of $65,600.00/year (for full time employees) and the estimated maximum base salary for this role of $104,100.00/year (for full-time employees). Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://careers.alight.com/us/en/alight-us-benefits-2023

　　DISCLAIMER:

　　Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

　　Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.