Project Manager / Program Manager - Agency Setup (m/f/d)
A company is looking for an experienced freelance Staffing Project Manager or Program Manager to lead the structured setup of an agency with around 150 employees within six months. The role includes full responsibility for the recruiting initiative, covering planning, coordination, and operational execution. The candidate will serve as the central coordinator between internal resources, external freelance recruiters, and management, ensuring a comprehensive overview of all ongoing activities.
- Project planning and management: Establish structures, processes, and tools from scratch, manage the project timeline, priorities, and escalations, and conduct kick-off meetings.
- Staffing and resource planning: Develop and maintain a complete staffing plan, lead a team of internal and freelance recruiters, plan freelancer needs, and coordinate onshore and offshore recruiting activities.
- Controlling and overview: Track budgets, monitor recruiting activity status, provide regular reports to management, and proactively solve issues.
- Collaboration and stakeholder management: Work closely with global business partners, HR departments, and recruiting teams to ensure smooth cross-functional processes along the candidate journey.
- Onboarding and infrastructure: Assist with setting up access, licenses, hardware, and software to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
- Culture and employee experience: Consider cultural aspects during the setup process, promote positive onboarding and integration experiences, and be sensitive to cultural differences in nearshore and offshore collaboration.