Key Responsibilities

1. Overall Project Management
•    Define and lead project framing (scope, roadmap, budget, governance)
•    Build and manage detailed project plans (high-level and detailed)
•    Set up and lead governance bodies (Steering Committee, Project Committee, workshops)
•    Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and key decisions
•    Ensure budget control and adherence to quality, cost, and timeline commitments
•    Monitor project performance through KPIs and reporting

2. Stakeholder Coordination
•    Coordinate internal stakeholders: 
o    HR teams (HRBP, Payroll, Talent, Administration)
o    IT teams (architecture, security, integration)
o    Finance / Controlling (if applicable)
•    Ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities
•    Facilitate design and validation workshops
•    Manage project communication with sponsors and end users
•    Support change management activities across impacted teams

3. Integrator Management
•    Act as the main point of contact for the HRIS system integrator
•    Supervise and challenge deliverables (design documents, configuration, testing, data migration)
•    Monitor service quality and contractual commitments
•    Drive functional and technical decision-making with internal stakeholders
•    Manage deviations (scope, timeline, budget) and associated action plans

4. Project Delivery Oversight
•    Lead and supervise all project phases: 
- Design & blueprint
- Build & configuration
- Testing (unit tests, integration, UAT)
- Deployment preparation
•    Validate key deliverables at each stage
•    Organize and oversee testing campaigns
•    Ensure data quality (migration and data reconciliation)

5. RUN Preparation (Post Go-Live Transition)
•    Define the support model (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3)
•    Organize knowledge transfer from the integrator to internal teams
•    Set up documentation and operational procedures
•    Prepare end-user support structure (helpdesk, HR/IT support)
•    Establish RUN governance (incident management, enhancements, SLA tracking)
•    Define and prioritize post Go-Live roadmap

Profile

Experience
•    Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in HRIS project management
•    Proven experience delivering HRIS implementation projects (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar)
•    Strong experience in managing external system integrators
•    Experience in HR transformation initiatives

Core Skills
•    Strong project management expertise (Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies)
•    Solid understanding of HR processes
•    Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects
•    Strong coordination and communication skills
•    Experience in testing and user acceptance processes
•    Knowledge of data migration challenges and best practices
•    Understanding of IT RUN and support models

Soft Skills
•    Leadership and stakeholder engagement
•    Strong organizational and planning skills
•    Analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to manage pressure and prioritize effectively

Expected Deliverables
•    Detailed project plan
•    Status reports (progress, risks, budget)
•    Project documentation (design, testing, RUN)
•    Change management plan
•    Post Go-Live support model
•    Transition to RUN documentation

Key Challenges
•    Deliver a successful, enterprise-wide HRIS implementation
•    Ensure strong user adoption
•    Manage a seamless transition to RUN
•    Effectively control the system integrator
•    Secure data quality and process consistency