The Project Manager for the PMO and Digital Team within People & Culture (P&C) is responsible for managing HR projects that drive digital transformation, process optimization, and strategic initiatives within the organization’s P&C function. This role involves planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with the overall P&C strategy and business goals. Working cross-functionally, the Project Manager will collaborate with HR, IT, and business teams to implement digital solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and support the continuous improvement of HR services. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Project Planning and Management 
  • Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with the P&C strategy and PMO standards. 
  • Develop detailed project plans, identifying tasks, dependencies, resource requirements, and milestones to ensure timely delivery. 
  • Coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings, weekly check-ins, and status updates, ensuring alignment among stakeholders. 

• Execution of Digital Transformation Initiatives 
  • Manage and deliver digital HR projects, such as optimising HR systems (e.g., HRIS, LMS), automating workflows, or introducing digital tools for talent management, recruitment, and employee engagement. 
  • Work with the digital and IT teams to ensure systems are designed, tested, and rolled out in line with business needs and user requirements. 
  • Drive adoption of digital tools and technologies within the P&C function, providing training, resources, and support to stakeholders. 

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication 
  • Collaborate closely with P&C leaders, HR teams, IT, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, align priorities, and communicate project progress. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, risks, and issues, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of project developments. 
  • Facilitate communication across teams, encouraging feedback and alignment on project goals, timelines, and outcomes. 

•  Risk Management and Problem-Solving 
  • Proactively identify potential risks, issues, and bottlenecks that could impact project delivery, and develop mitigation plans. 
  • Escalate issues to the PMO or leadership team when necessary, providing solutions and recommendations to keep projects on track. 
  • Address challenges and roadblocks by collaborating with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.  
  • Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership, summarizing project status, milestones, achievements, and any key risks or issues. 
  • Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects for continuous improvement. 

• Process Improvement and Standardization 
  • Support the development and implementation of project management standards, best practices, and templates for the PMO. 
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization within the P&C function, recommending changes to improve efficiency, productivity, and employee experience. 
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by sharing insights, feedback, and suggestions with the PMO and P&C leadership teams. 

• Change Management and User Adoption 
  • Develop and implement change management plans in collaboration with our Change & Adoption Manager and in line with our Change Management Framework to drive user adoption of new digital tools and HR processes. 
  • Coordinate training sessions, create user guides, and provide resources to facilitate a smooth transition to new systems or processes. 
  • Act as a change champion, encouraging employee buy-in and ensuring a positive experience during digital transformation initiatives.