About the Role
The HR Project Manager is responsible for delivering strategic HR and Talent related initiatives across our organization. This role focuses on end-to-end project execution, stakeholder alignment, and driving transformation across HR processes, systems, and operating models.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, Engineering and senior leadership to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.
As part of our transformation journey, including the adoption of automation and AI-powered tools, you will join a newly established team with a unique opportunity to shape how HR operates globally and deliver high-impact change initiatives.
Reporting line: Head of Global Talent Strategy and Transformation
Location: Europe
Worksite: Remote
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR leadership to identify bottlenecks, define priorities, and translate them into structured, deliverable project plans
- Lead end-to-end delivery of HR and Talent Acquisition projects (e.g. process transformation, system implementations, operating model changes, automation, tooling improvements)
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics in alignment with business priorities
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, roadmaps, and resource allocation
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across HR, Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, Engineering and business units
- Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and blockers; implement mitigation plans
- Drive stakeholder alignment and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate steering committees, project governance forums, and working sessions
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of initiatives within scope and budget
- Lead change management efforts, including communication planning, training coordination, and adoption tracking
- Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior leadership
- Support continuous improvement of HR processes, tools, and ways of working
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project management within HR gained in a Big 4 professional services firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) or similarly complex, international organization - strongly preferred
- Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects in international or multi-market environments
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to lead or support AI adoption projects, including stakeholder alignment, change management, and rollout in an HR or people ops context
- Exposure to HR systems implementations (e.g., HRIS, ATS) is a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus
- Proficiency in English - required for international communication
Personality / Mindset
- Curiosity is your second nature
- Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills
- A hands-on, “can do” attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking “out of the box”
- Overachiever mentality
- Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment
We Offer*
- Competitive salary & performance-based bonus programs
- Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)
- Flexibility to work where you feel best suits you —whether that's from a home office or our office.
- Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment
- Ongoing education & training programs
- Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events
- Global career opportunities
*Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work