HRIS Project Manager (MFN) Paris CDI
Job Summary
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
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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Ekimetrics is a pioneering leader in data science and AI-powered solutions for sustainable business performance.