Human Capital Management (HCM) Strategy, Senior Project Manager, Vice President, New York City

New York, New York, United States

Job Description

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

Summary

Our dynamic HCM Strategy team is seeking an experienced Vice President to drive global, large-scale transformational initiatives. You will be instrumental in leveraging cutting‑edge applications and AI to enhance employee experience, deliver quantifiable automation benefits, and build resilient HCM solutions across our firm. As a Vice President, you will lead critical projects from initiation to completion, applying exceptional organizational skills, strategic foresight, and impeccable implementation abilities.

A strong focus on integrated change management is essential to ensure successful adoption and lasting impact of new solutions. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a fast‑paced, complex environment, evidenced by a proven track record of successful project delivery and impactful change management.

Responsibilities

As a Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HCM through strategic project leadership and execution:

• Strategic Project Leadership & Execution
  • Drive the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex, global HCM transformation initiatives, including those leveraging cutting‑edge applications and AI.
  • Provide strategic oversight for project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with firm‑wide objectives and maximizing ROI.
  • Apply advanced project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to optimize execution, accelerate value delivery, and enhance employee experience.
  • Proactively identify, track, and resolve critical project dependencies, risks, and issues, implementing robust mitigation strategies to safeguard project success.
  • Orchestrate cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance to achieve ambitious project milestones.
• Change & Adoption Management
  • Design and lead comprehensive change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption and sustained impact of new HCM solutions across diverse employee populations.
  • Champion effective communication plans, articulating change impacts, benefits, and the evolving capabilities of new tools (e.g., AI chatbot) to all stakeholder groups.
  • Continuously monitor adoption rates, gather user feedback, and iterate on change strategies to maximize employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, influential relationships with senior leaders, business partners, and key stakeholders across HCM and the broader firm.
  • Communicate project status, strategic insights, and critical decisions with clarity, precision, and transparency, fostering trust and securing executive buy‑in.
  • Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring alignment and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, developing and implementing proactive strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project resilience.
• Strategically allocate and optimize project resources (human, financial, technological) to ensure efficient delivery and maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor resource utilization and performance, making data‑driven adjustments to maintain optimal project velocity and achieve desired outcomes.
• Quality & Performance Oversight
  • Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards for all project deliverables, ensuring they meet or exceed client expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights into project health, outcomes, and the quantifiable benefits delivered.
  • Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and outcomes, leveraging lessons learned for future initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience leading complex, large‑scale project and change management initiatives, preferably within the financial services industry or a similarly regulated, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the full lifecycle management of AI and automation‑driven solutions, encompassing conceptual design, strategic planning, successful implementation, and sustained adoption.
• Proven ability to strategically prioritize and manage a diverse portfolio of concurrent projects, consistently delivering on time, within budget, and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
• Exceptional organizational acumen and advanced time management capabilities, adept at navigating complex interdependencies and driving efficient execution across global teams.
• Proficiency with enterprise‑grade project management platforms and collaboration tools.
• Superior executive‑level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, influence diverse stakeholders, and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Highly analytical with advanced strategic problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities, capable of identifying root causes, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive both independently and as a collaborative leader within a matrixed organizational structure, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• PMP, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as product management, engineering, user experience, user research, HR, AI, automation, recruiting, and/or customer support.

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $100000-$250000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year‑end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non‑temporary, full‑time and part‑time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .

Job Info

• Job Identification 152916
• Job Category Vice President
• Posting Date 04/09/2026, 02:41 PM
• Locations New York, New York, United States

Healthcare & Medical Services

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.

Financial Wellness & Retirement

We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.

Health

We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state‑of‑the‑art on‑site health centers in certain offices.

Fitness

To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on‑site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre‑approved amount).

We offer on‑site child care centers that provide full‑time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.

Benefits at Goldman Sachs

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