Oracle Fusion Senior Project Manager

Burman Recruitment; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK higher education institution is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major HR system transformation project. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle of a complex system implementation, collaborating with HR, IT, and Finance stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in transformational systems projects, particularly in data-rich environments, and be proficient in project management methodologies.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Hybrid Environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR/payroll or ERP system implementations.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end implementation of a new HR and payroll SaaS platform.
• Managing risks, timelines, budgets, and resource planning.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Project Management

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

MSP

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A leading UK higher education institution is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major HR system transformation project. This strategic initiative involves the implementation of a modern cloud-based HR and payroll solution, replacing a legacy system to streamline processes, automate workflows, and enhance data-driven decision-making.

The Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to manage the full project lifecycle of a complex system implementation. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across HR, IT, and Finance to ensure successful delivery, from procurement through to go-live and post-implementation support.

Oracle Fusion and/or higher education experience is highly desirable

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end implementation of a new HR and payroll SaaS platform
• Managing risks, timelines, budgets, and resource planning
• Driving stakeholder engagement and communication
• Ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and change priorities

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a confident project leader with a strong track record of delivering transformational systems projects in large, complex organisations. Experience managing data-rich implementations is essential.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in project managing HR/payroll or ERP system implementations
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP)
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Adept at navigating complex data and integration challenges

The Organisation

This role sits within a central change and transformation function overseeing a wide-ranging strategic portfolio, including digital systems, estates, and enterprise initiatives. The function is tasked with embedding project management best practices and delivering a long-term transformation agenda.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a high-performing change team
• Play a key role in delivering lasting institutional improvement
• Work in a supportive hybrid environment with career development opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  Higher Education, IT System Operations and Maintenance, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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