IT Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

Ocado Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee technical projects in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing large-scale projects, particularly focusing on HCM systems like Workday, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement across global teams. You'll be responsible for defining project scopes, tracking progress, and integrating changes smoothly into business operations. With a commitment to employee well-being, this innovative firm offers a range of benefits, including flexible working options and comprehensive health plans, making it an exciting opportunity for project management professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Apps

Generous Leave

Pension Options

Private Medical Insurance

Parental Leave

Travel Schemes

Share Schemes

Discounts

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT project management with a focus on HCM systems.
• Experience managing multi-country HR/payroll projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects through full lifecycle.
• Develop project documentation and coordinate resources.

Skills

IT Project Management

Workday HCM Systems

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Analysis

Project Planning

Change Management

Education

Formal Project Management Qualification (Prince2, PMP)

Tools

Workday

Job description

IT Project Manager - 12 months FTC in Hatfield

About Us

Ocado Technology is transforming grocery retail by leveraging cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We operate advanced robotics technology through the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), powering our automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) and supporting a world-class online grocery business.

We prioritize security and capability growth, with our Information Security team playing a vital role in safeguarding data, people, and assets.

About The Role

The IT Project Manager oversees the delivery of technical projects across infrastructure and applications within Ocado Group’s global IT service portfolio. The initial focus is a People Costs Programme, pending commencement.

• Must have proven experience managing large-scale projects involving Workday (or equivalent HCM systems) and financial software.
• Experience configuring and optimizing compensation, absence policies, and one-time payments in enterprise HCM systems is essential.
• Strong understanding of global payroll processes, compensation structures, and localized pay elements is required.
• Previous collaboration with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to ensure cross-functional alignment is necessary.
• Experience engaging and managing stakeholders at a global level is crucial.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects through full lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including scope, business case, and deliverables.
• Coordinate resources and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Define project scope, develop plans, and analyze requirements.
• Identify risks and issues, managing dependencies to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Track progress, own budgets, and oversee change management activities.
• Define acceptance criteria and oversee testing.
• Work with IT teams to ensure smooth change integration into business operations.
• Report on project KPIs and seek process improvements.
• Lead a year-long People Costs project involving IT and finance teams globally.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years in IT project management.
• Experience with Workday implementations, migrations, or enhancements related to compensation and absence.
• Management of multi-country HR/payroll projects with complex structures.
• Knowledge of self-service HR tools and change management.
• Understanding of global HR/payroll regulations and compliance.
• Experience leading large enterprise HR or Finance initiatives.
• Proven stakeholder management across regions and effective communication with executive committees.
• Experience managing project interdependencies and full lifecycle projects.

Skills

• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project planning, Waterfall, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Facilitation skills for workshops with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and risk analysis skills.
• Formal project management qualification (Prince2, PMP, or similar).
• Hands-on Workday or similar HCM system management experience.
• Knowledge of international payroll structures and compliance.
• Ability to manage complex HRIS/payroll transformation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday implementation projects.
• Management of payroll modification programs.
• Extensive experience with payroll inputs, vendors, and finance system outputs.

What We Offer

We support our employees’ well-being with various benefits, including flexible working, wellbeing apps, generous leave, pension options, private medical insurance, parental leave, travel schemes, share schemes, discounts, income protection, and life assurance.