Senior Skills Framework Project Manager FTC

The Senior Skills Framework Project Manager is accountable for leading the execution of WTWs enterprise-wide Career Framework Phase II program including role design enablement skills strategy and integration with job architecture and reward.

This is a complex cross-functional transformation program requiring strong orchestration across HR CoEs HRIT and business stakeholders. The role will ensure delivery of a single integrated enterprise framework linking roles skills job architecture and compensation translating business-led change into consistent scalable outputs.

The role combines disciplined program execution with the ability to operate in ambiguity shape evolving scope and maintain a strong focus on practical outcome-led delivery and adoption at scale.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract and can be a fully remote role giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK with optional office access if desired. As an alternative location we will also consider candidates based in the US Eastern Time Zone.

Project leadership and reporting

• Reports to the Project Lead Skills Enablement (Global Head of Talent Management and Engagement).
• Works in close partnership with the Project Lead to translate strategic direction into structured delivery plans and execution.
• Provides regular structured updates and supports preparation of HR Leadership and SteerCo materials ensuring visibility of progress risks and key decisions.
• Drives day-to-day project execution while the Project Lead retains accountability for strategy stakeholder alignment and overall outcomes.
• Proactively escalates risks interdependencies and decision points with clear recommendations.

Key responsibilities

Project governance and delivery

• Own end-to-end execution of Skills Enablement from mobilization through pilot scaling and enterprise rollout
• Support and manage project governance (SteerCo working groups decision forums RAID)
• Maintain integrated plans timelines and resource alignment across all workstreams
• Ensure delivery remains on track with clear accountability for milestones and outputs

Integrated delivery across role design skills and compensation

• Coordinate delivery across:
  • Skills strategy and architecture
  • Role design enablement and job profiles
  • Integration with job architecture
  • Alignment to compensation frameworks and pay structures
• Ensure all components operate as a connected enterprise system not standalone initiatives
• Drive clarity on scope and ownership (business-led work vs HR-enabled role design)

Pilot scale and adoption

• Lead design and execution of 23 pilot areas including technology enabled skills pilots
• Ensure pilots deliver tangible scalable outputs and clear business value
• Translate pilot learnings into a structured phased rollout approach
• Partner with change and comms to drive adoption and embed new ways of working

Integration and governance model

• Define and operationalize the integration and feedback loop ensuring:
  • Business-led changes to roles and work are captured
  • Skills job profiles and job architecture are continuously updated
• Establish governance to ensure consistent application across the enterprise

Stakeholder management and communication

• Build strong relationships with HR Leadership HR CoE leads HR IT and business stakeholders
• Drive alignment across senior stakeholders with competing priorities
• Prepare clear executive-ready communications including updates decision papers and trade-offs
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve issues

Cross-functional coordination

• Manage dependencies across Talent Reward L&D HRIT and Workforce Analytics
• Ensure alignment with related initiatives (e.g. Oracle skills Talent Acquisition learning strategy)
• Coordinate with advisory partners (e.g. W&R) where applicable

Key deliverables

• Enterprise skills strategy taxonomy and architecture (co-developed with business input)
• Role design enablement framework playbooks and job profile standards
• Integrated enterprise framework linking roles skills job architecture and reward
• Technology integration
• Pilot outcomes and scalable rollout plan
• Governance model and continuous refresh mechanism
• Executive-ready materials for HR Leadership and senior stakeholders

What youll bring:

Required experience

• Significant program management experience in global HR transformation
• Proven track record delivering large cross-functional HR programs
• Experience working across skills job architecture role design or reward initiatives
• Strong experience managing ambiguity and evolving scope
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior stakeholder / executive level
• Experience managing global delivery across geographies

Skills and capabilities

• Strong program leadership and execution discipline
• Systems thinking able to connect roles skills job architecture and reward
• Outcome-focused delivers practical scalable solutions
• Excellent stakeholder influence and facilitation skills
• Structured analytical and able to manage complexity
• High comfort with ambiguity and evolving direction

Preferred experience

• Experience with skills frameworks or skills-based organizations
• Exposure to compensation design or job architecture
• Experience working with Oracle HCM / skills platforms
• Consulting or large-scale transformation experience

What we offer:

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. Youll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare life insurance group income protection and regular health assessments all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options access to an employee assistance programme and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme share scheme cycle-to-work programme dental and optical cover critical illness protection and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Were committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers from the application process through to joining WTW please email