Project Manager (Talent Strategy & Culture)

Job Title: Project Manager (Talent Strategy & Culture)
Duration: 12 Months
Remote or onsite: North Chicago, IL 60064

Summary:
The Project / Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the Discovery Research organization by driving talent strategy and fostering culture & engagement initiatives. This position will collaborate with the Director of Strategy and Culture, Business HR, leadership teams, and project teams to implement programs that drive high-performing team excellence and support our workplace culture.

Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with leaders to execute talent strategy plans, including talent support/sponsorship, onboarding, and career development programs.
* Implement strategy and plans for culture and engagement, in alignment with Discovery Research and R&D strategies, governance structure, project management structure and progress reporting.
* Develop and manage processes for measuring and improving employee engagement, wellbeing, and organizational culture within Discovery Research.
* Lead project coordination for culture and engagement initiatives (e.g., employee surveys, feedback sessions, recognition programs, onboarding, leadership forums).
* Support and/or build SharePoint and Unily sites for complete transparency and communication across organization.
* Track, analyze, and report metrics related to engagement, retention, and talent development.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in talent and culture-related processes.
* Support change management efforts as new programs or initiatives are rolled out.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Life Sciences, or related field.
* 3-5 years of project or operations management experience, ideally within a research or technical environment.
* Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience managing talent, engagement, or culture initiatives.
* Analytical mindset; comfortable with data and metrics.
* Ability to work collaboratively and drive projects to completion.
This role is critical for promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture within Discovery Research, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and organizational goals.