Title: Project Manager Location: Can be remote or onsite in New York, NY, 10285 Duration: 6 Months
Job Summary: The CEG M&A team is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) contractor for a six-month engagement to support the execution of a complex, cross-functional HR integration following the acquisition of TheFork. The resource will provide hands-on project management support as TheFork transitions from Tripadvisor-provided services under a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) to a standalone HR operating model, with a target go-live of June 1, 2027. The role will partner closely with CEG M&A leadership, TheFork HR, the Integration Management Office (IMO), and functional workstreams to drive implementation milestones, manage dependencies, monitor risks, and ensure timely execution of critical deliverables. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive project manager who can operate independently, anticipate issues, drive accountability, and bring structure to a fast-paced, evolving integration environment.
Coordinate implementation activities across internal teams and external partners, including Deel and Mercer.
2. PMO Governance & Leadership Reporting
Manage the CEG governance cadence, including weekly CEG workstream meetings, and integration readiness reviews.
Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations highlighting progress, accomplishments, risks, and key decisions.
Maintain the program RAIID log (Risks, Actions, Issues, Interdependencies, and Decisions), ensuring timely updates, clear ownership, and appropriate escalation.
Coordinate meeting agendas, capture decisions, and drive follow-through on agreed actions across CEG workstreams
3. TSA Exit & Implementation Readiness
Track critical activities required to exit Tripadvisor TSA services.
Monitor cross-functional dependencies across implementation, benefits transitions, vendor contracting, technology, and HR operations.
Support readiness assessments, testing milestones, cutover planning, and transition to business-as-usual operations.
Identify gaps in implementation readiness and coordinate mitigation plans with functional owners.
4. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
Facilitate alignment on deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across multiple stakeholders and geographies.
Drive accountability for outstanding actions and ensure decisions are made in a timely manner.
5. Process Improvement & Documentation
Establish and maintain consistent project management tools, templates, and reporting processes.
Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, improve visibility, and reduce administrative effort.
Ensure key decisions, deliverables, and project documentation are appropriately maintained and accessible.
Support knowledge transfer and project closeout activities as the implementation transitions to steady-state operations.
Required Qualifications:
5–8+ years of experience in project management, PMO, HR transformation, or M&A integration.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong understanding of project governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and executive reporting.
Experience supporting HR technology or HR operating model implementations preferred.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools.
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, and proactively drive deliverables to completion.
Experience working across global teams and time zones.
Preferred Experience:
M&A integration, divestiture, or TSA exit experience.
HRIS, Payroll, or Benefits implementation experience.
Experience working with managed service providers or external implementation partners.
Familiarity with Workday, Deel, or similar HR technology platforms.
Experience supporting senior leadership governance and executive reporting.
Role Positioning: This is a hands-on execution and governance role, not a strategy consulting position. The contractor will be expected to take ownership of day-to-day CEG PMO activities, proactively manage the integrated plan, challenge workstream owners when deliverables are at risk.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $80.00/hr - $90.00/hr.
