IT Senior Project Manager - HR

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and support HR systems (HCM) initiatives within a fast-paced, enterprise environment. This role will drive planning and execution of medium to large-scale projects across HR technology platforms and work closely with both business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of managing complex IT projects, operating within structured governance frameworks, and delivering results in cross-functional environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Execution Lead project oversight, execution, and control across multiple initiatives
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
• Drive project initiation, scope definition, and scope control
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and aligned to project milestones
• Track progress against scope, budget, and schedule
• Stakeholder Management & Communication Prepare and deliver regular project status reports to stakeholders
• Communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure alignment and delivery consistency
• Project Planning & Strategy Lead discovery phases to gather requirements and define business goals
• Support development of business cases and cost estimates
• Ensure delivery aligns with defined objectives and value propositions
• Governance & Risk Management Maintain adherence to project management standards and methodologies
• Monitor risks, issues, and change controls
• Support financial tracking and alignment between forecasts and actuals
• Provide regular reporting to support data quality and transparency
• Team Leadership & Coordination Guide and support project teams through successful delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional resources, including third-party vendors
• Provide oversight to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables
• Continuous Improvement Conduct lessons learned sessions post-delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery effectiveness

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Strong experience managing IT projects in enterprise environments
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
• Proven ability to manage third-party vendors and external resources
• Experience with full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and project management best practices

Technical & Tool Experience

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint)
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday or similar HCM platforms) preferred

Key Skills

• Strong project planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments
• Demonstrated accountability and results-driven mindset

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting HR/HCM implementations (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compensation)

• Budget management and financial tracking experience
• Process improvement and change management experience
• Experience leading or mentoring project team members