Role Summary:

Owns end-to-end delivery of HRTech implementation projects, managing governance, client relationships, financials, and team performance to ensure successful outcomes. Carries mandatory team leadership accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery Ownership: Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to formal closure. Manage scope, schedule, resources, financials, and quality standards
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with client project sponsors and stakeholders. Lead executive project reviews and steer committee presentations
Risk & Escalation Governance: Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations throughout the project. Develop mitigation strategies and lead resolution of critical blockers
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams. Coach junior project members and support their professional development. Conduct regular 1:1s and provide structured, actionable feedback
PMO Governance: Adhere to RA PMO standards and contribute to methodology improvements. Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready

Functional Competency:

Program Execution: Drives execution for full programs and workstreams
Risk Management: Manages risk logs, conducts reviews, and prevents downstream issues
Scope Control: Negotiates delivery scope aligned with client strategy
Commercial Awareness: Monitors burn rate and tracks scope changes against budget

Behavioural Competency:

Task Ownership: Leads end-to-end delivery with accountability and foresight
Leadership: Inspires confidence and drives team performance
Client Relationship: Drives relationship depth and account understanding
Stakeholder Management: Influences outcomes through strategic engagement
Escalation Management: Prevents escalations through proactive risk handling
Problem Solving: Solves complex problems with strategic foresight
Attention to Detail: Producing consistently high-quality work with thorough checks
Change Attitude: Drives change with positive mindset and resilience
Team Leadership: Drives team performance and alignment
Mentoring: Coaches peers and guides best practices
People Development: Gives structured feedback and supports growth

Requirements

Bachelor's degree: PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner required.
7-10 years of project management experience in HRTech implementations
Proven track record of delivering large-scale software implementations
Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills
Demonstrated people management and team development capability
Certifications: Product recommended Project Management Certification (preferred)

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