Program specialist Jobs in Mesa, AZ

Overview

Manage the definition of project concepts to ensure individual project success and overall alignment of initiatives, company wide. Act as a consultant and provide guidance to initiative owner.

Responsibilities

• Understands the business objectives, focus, and strategy in order to better align projects, resources, and initiatives within the assigned program.
• Understands and explains complex issues including cross program impacts.
• Generates, gathers, and disseminates information to facilitate accurate decisions, negotiations, prioritization, and scheduling regarding work efforts.
• Oversees and directs the concept definition stage of the Paychex project process.
• Supports Product Management and Operations managers in identifying preliminary direction for design solutions.
• Determines high level impacts/risks of project initiatives.
• Partners with IT to scope and size potential initiatives for Product Management and Operations and ensure completion of IT assessment.
• Coordinates cross program impact/needs. Maintains knowledge of all project activity within the assigned program to ensure design solutions do not introduce conflicts and/or obstacles to existing projects.
• Creates project definition.
• Assists Product Management and Operations managers in developing the appropriate business case to obtain Gate 2 approval.
• Facilitates pre-kickoff management meetings for confirming project process approach (methodology, requirements, testing, etc.), project definition, operational impacts, and expectations.
• Works with Project Manager to ensure smooth transition.
• Works with IT to identify appropriate vendor solutions for initiatives. Negotiates vendor statements of work and contracts.
• Initiates necessary improvements to ensure a consistent but flexible concept definition process that ensures project success.
• Provides project direction as needed to clear obstacles and/or resolve identified issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $63,900-$100,400 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.