IT Project Manager - HCM, HR Solutions

IT Project Manager - HCM, HR Solutions

Remote (UK)

£450-£500 per day, Inside IR35

6-month contract - virtual desktop provided, use own laptop

Applause IT are recruiting for a Project Manager for a global HR technology consultancy that designs and delivers enterprise Workday and SAP HCM solutions. Their team leads multi-country HR, payroll and talent-transformation programmes for blue-chip clients worldwide.

The Project Manager will steer complex projects worth £1 million+, coordinating global resources and vendors to deliver on time, on budget and to the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle Workday and SAP HCM projects (Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Time & Attendance) from initiation through to hand-over.
• Build and manage the integrated project plan; align resources, dependencies and timelines across multiple work-streams.
• Track scope, schedule, cost and quality, escalating variances and driving corrective actions to keep delivery on track.
• Own project budgets exceeding £1 million, produce accurate forecasts and present clear financial health reports.
• Coordinate global project teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring effective vendor management and resource utilisation.
• Identify and mitigate risks/issues, maintaining executive-level visibility through concise status reporting.
• Champion best-practice PM methodologies, capturing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience as a Project Manager (7 + years' overall professional background).
• Proven success delivering complex HCM or payroll projects for global customers under tight timelines.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication and stakeholder-management skills up to C-suite level.
• Resourceful, calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly to maintain high client satisfaction.
• Vendor-management expertise and experience working in HR consulting, payroll or outsourcing environments.
• Demonstrable track record managing budgets in excess of £1 million.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification (or actively working towards).
• Fluent English (written and oral).

Desired

• Proficiency with professional PM toolsets such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or equivalent.

IT Project Manager - 6 Months - Remote (UK) - £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35