HR Project Manager

Job description:

Project Planning & Coordination:

• Define and maintain an up-to-date comprehensive project plan that identifies deliverables work breakdown structure timelines resources risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate motivate and support the project team to achieve objectives effectively.

Vendor Management:

• Manage and coordinate ICT vendors (software hardware and consultancy) to ensure alignment with project goals.

Governance & Reporting:

• Establish required project governance organizing project team meetings and steering committees.
• Present key elements for decision-making at steering committees including impacts and alternatives.
• Regularly report on project progress budget risks and issues to the ICT Business Partner Team Leader and ICT PMO Manager.

Execution Excellence:

• Ensure projects are executed in line with agreed standards and methodology including quality gating and thorough testing before release to production.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to address challenges effectively.

Change Management:

• Lead communication training and post-go-live support to ensure successful adoption of the solution.

Handover to Operations:

• Ensure knowledge transfer and operational handover before project closure.

Single Point of Contact:

• Act as the primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders involved in the project.

Required knowledge and skills

Education & Experience:

• A masters degree in Business Administration Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in project and change management preferably within HR or people-related domains and Microsoft 365.
• Experience delivering HR transformation projects (e.g. HRIS workforce management talent or performance systems) and/or affinity with project execution in relation to Microsoft M365 integrations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 Agile/SAFe) applied pragmatically.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g. workforce management tools such as ATOSS HRIS platforms or talent systems) and Microsoft M365 stack is a strong advantage.

Skills:

• Team player with a no-nonsense attitude and the ability to motivate and coordinate diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills for planning budgeting and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent in English (Dutch knowledge is a plus).

Technical Tools Expertise:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools (SharePoint Teams PowerApps OneDrive etc.).
• Experience with Azure DevOps is a significant advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in workforce management time & attendance or scheduling solutions (e.g. ATOSS).
• Familiarity with HR processes such as payroll workforce planning talent management and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience working in complex fast-paced and cross-functional environments.