HRIT Project Manager (Application SME – HR)

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Aberdeen is seeking a HRIT Project Manager to lead the implementation of HR systems like SuccessFactors. This role requires 5-8 years of IT project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will ensure timely delivery of projects while aligning with business goals in a diverse and inclusive environment. The position is based on a 12-month PAYE contract.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 3 years focused on HR systems.
• Proven experience with HR systems like SuccessFactors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of HR system implementation and upgrades.
• Define project scope, goals, and resource requirements.
• Manage communication between business, IT teams, and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

HR systems knowledge

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Tools

SuccessFactors

Reporting tools

Data migration tools

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a HRIT Project Manager based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a 12 month PAYE contract.

The IT Project Manager for Human Resources Systems (HRIT Project Manager) is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing IT projects that support HR functions such as workforce management, payroll, talent management, benefits, recruiting, learning, etc. This role ensures that HR technology solutions (currently SuccessFactors and SuccessFactors Payroll) are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of HR system implementation, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, vendors, and consultants.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Monitor and report project progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects adhere to Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance, and change management protocols.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement‑gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Manage communication between business, IT teams, and vendors.

Vendor & AMS Governance

• Act as day‑to‑day interface to AMS and ISVs (e.g., Accenture): prioritise backlog, agree estimates/timelines; manage SOWs, SLAs, KPIs and Service Improvement Plans.
• Serve as the functional SME and L3 escalation: triage complex issues and direct AMS/vendors to resolution.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee system configuration, data migration, integration, and testing efforts.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with company policies and legal regulations (e.g. GDPR).
• Support the design and deployment of interfaces between HR systems and other enterprise applications (ERP, finance, etc.).

Process Improvement

• Recommend best practices to optimize HR processes through technology.
• Evaluate and implement automation, reporting, and analytics tools to improve HR decision‑making.
• Conduct post‑implementation review and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Role Dimensions

• High‑visibility delivery across core HR processes (recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance, learning, payroll).
• Cross‑functional environment with internal teams and external vendors/consultants; multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Operates within PMO standards and governance, accountable for timely status, risk and financial reporting.

Role Requirements

• 5 – 8 years of experience managing IT projects, with at least 3 years focused on HR systems.
• Proven experience with HR systems, SuccessFactors and SuccessFactors Payroll.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of HR business processes such as recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, payroll, etc.
• Proficiency in system integration, data migration, and reporting tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.