Project Manager - (Ref190142)
15 hours ago
Crewe
Title: Project Manager – HR & SuccessFactors Contract Length: 12 – 18 Months IR 35: Outside Industry: Automotive Location: Crewe – 3 Days a week on site Day Rate: Up to £550 per day About the Role We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead HR technology projects, with a strong focus on SAP SuccessFactors implementations and enhancements. You will manage the full project lifecycle — from planning and resourcing through to delivery and closure — ensuring projects deliver measurable business value, align with HR strategies, and meet stakeholder expectations. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Setup: • Develop project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts for HR system projects., • Build business cases and ensure investment approvals are secured., • Define project schedules, dependencies, and critical paths., • Onboard internal and external project resources, ensuring alignment to delivery needs. Project Execution & Delivery: • Lead HR technology projects (e.g., SuccessFactors modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Learning, or Performance)., • Manage risks, issues, and scope changes to keep projects on track., • Monitor budgets, costs, and benefit realization against business cases., • Deliver project milestones and oversee configuration, testing, and deployment phases. Stakeholder Management & Communication: • Collaborate closely with HR business partners, IT colleagues, and third-party vendors., • Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership., • Run steering committees and governance forums for HR projects. Project Closure & Continuous Improvement: • Ensure smooth transition to BAU support and HR operations., • Conduct lessons learned and benefits realization reviews., • Maintain project documentation and knowledge sharing for future HR initiatives. Key Skills & Experience: • Proven track record delivering HR IT projects with emphasis on SAP SuccessFactors., • Experience across multiple modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Learning, or Performance & Goals., • Strong understanding of HR processes and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions., • Skilled in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2)., • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills., • Ability to manage budgets up to £500K and oversee third-party suppliers. Qualifications • Degree in Business, HR, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile/SAFe)., • SAP SuccessFactors certification(s) preferred.