HRIS Project Manager - Darwinbox

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an HRIS Project Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves leading the implementation of the Darwinbox HRIS platform across global regions and business units. Candidates should possess proven experience in HR technology projects, strong project management skills, and an understanding of HR operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and demonstrable experience with Darwinbox HRIS implementation. Join us to improve HR processes and ensure effective project governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Darwinbox HRIS implementation and global HR technology projects.
• Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• HRIS, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or related project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global implementation of the Darwinbox HRIS platform.
• Develop and manage the project plan and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities involving HR, Technology, Payroll, and Finance.
• Prepare regular project updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Darwinbox HRIS implementation

HR systems administration

Global HR technology rollout

Data governance

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: HRIS Project Manager

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Maritime

Function: HR Systems Administration

Experience: Proven experience in Darwinbox HRIS implementation and global HR technology projects

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

HRIS Project Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a strategic maritime opportunity for professionals experienced in Darwinbox HRIS implementation, global HR technology rollout, HR process design, data governance, and enterprise system adoption. This role leads the end‑to‑end deployment of the Darwinbox cloud‑based HRIS platform across multiple regions and business units, ensuring strong project governance, stakeholder alignment, smooth integration, and successful transition into business‑as‑usual operations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Maritime

Function: HR Systems Administration

Salary: 18000-28000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)

Gender: Any

Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global implementation of the Darwinbox HRIS platform across multiple regions, business units, and functional workstreams.
• Develop and manage the full project plan, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets, governance structure, and delivery checkpoints.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities involving HR, Technology, Payroll, Finance, business leaders, and external implementation partners.
• Ensure project delivery remains aligned with business goals, agreed scope, approved budget, system requirements, and implementation timelines.
• Drive decision‑making, issue resolution, escalation management, and leadership reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to review, standardise, and improve global HR processes before and during system configuration.
• Translate HR operational needs and business requirements into functional specifications and system design requirements.
• Ensure Darwinbox configuration supports employee lifecycle management, organisational structures, workflows, approvals, reporting, and integrations.
• Support data governance, data migration, data validation, user acceptance testing, and system readiness activities.
• Act as the main liaison between HR teams, Technology teams, vendors, senior leaders, and regional stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement‑gathering meetings, design discussions, testing reviews, and go‑live readiness sessions.
• Build stakeholder engagement across regions to improve alignment, adoption, and confidence in the new HRIS platform.
• Prepare regular project updates for senior leadership, steering committees, and key decision‑makers.
• Support communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and change management plans for successful user adoption.
• Coordinate post‑go‑live stabilisation, continuous improvement actions, and transition into business‑as‑usual HR operations.
• Maintain clear project documentation, process maps, governance records, risk logs, and implementation evidence.
• Ensure the HRIS implementation follows company policies, information security standards, data privacy rules, and compliance requirements.
• Lead assigned team members with clear direction, collaboration, accountability, and a strong focus on delivery excellence.
• Promote DP World values, safety standards, Code of Conduct, ethics policies, and professional behaviours in all project activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related discipline.
• Previous hands‑on experience implementing the Darwinbox cloud‑based HRIS platform is essential.
• Proven experience leading HRIS, HR technology, or enterprise HR transformation projects in a global organisation.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, HR workflows, approvals, payroll touchpoints, reporting, and system integrations.
• Ability to convert HR business requirements into practical system requirements, functional specifications, and implementation actions.
• Experienced in working closely with Technology teams, third‑party vendors, implementation partners, and regional business stakeholders.
• Strong project management capability with a record of managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives across multiple locations.
• Able to manage global stakeholders across different regions, cultures, and time zones with clear communication and strong follow‑through.
• Skilled in senior stakeholder reporting, workshop facilitation, risk management, project documentation, and change adoption.
• HRIS, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or related project management certification is preferred.
• Experience in change management, organisational transformation, HR data governance, integrations, and reporting frameworks will be an advantage.
• Strategic, analytical, organised, and delivery‑focused, with the ability to solve problems and maintain project momentum.

Skills Set

• Darwinbox HRIS implementation
• HR systems administration
• Global HR technology rollout
• HR process standardisation
• Employee lifecycle system design
• Workflow and approval configuration
• Data migration and validation
• HR data governance
• System testing and UAT coordination
• Change management and adoption
• Stakeholder engagement
• Vendor and partner coordination
• Project planning and governance
• Risk and dependency management
• Steering committee reporting
• HR integrations and reporting frameworks
• Process mapping and documentation
• Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods