Project Manager - HR

EG Group; Horwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme

Accredited qualifications and apprenticeships

Hybrid working

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Generous annual leave entitlement

Annual leave buy back scheme

Discounted gym membership

One paid volunteering day

Wellbeing facilities

Free secure on-site parking

Dress Down Fridays

Free VDU eye test

Job summary

EG Group in Horwich is seeking a Project Manager (HR) to lead strategic HR, digital, and technology projects. You will ensure projects align with scope, timelines, and budgets while delivering defined business benefits.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in HR transformation initiatives and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join a global organisation offering a hybrid work model and generous perks including performance bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex HR or digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of structured project governance frameworks.
• Experience delivering HR-related programmes such as job architecture.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional programmes.
• Proactive and delivery-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HR and digital projects.
• Apply project governance frameworks effectively.
• Manage project plans, resources, and risks.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Drive change management and adoption of new processes.
• Manage third-party vendors for effective delivery.

Skills

Project governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Delivery-focused approach

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Company: EG Group

About the Role:

EG Group are looking for a Project Manager (HR) to lead the delivery of strategic HR, digital, and technology projects across the business. Operating within the IT Project Delivery Framework, you will take full ownership of projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, timelines, and budget while realising defined business benefits.

You will play a key role in delivering complex HR transformation initiatives, working closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to drive change and embed new processes and systems. This role is well suited to an experienced project manager who is confident operating in a structured governance environment and engaging with senior stakeholders across a global organisation.

Why Join EG Group?

• Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
• Grow your career - gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Hybrid working - up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership - stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities - space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on-site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you'll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of HR and digital projects, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budget, and business objectives.
• Applying project governance frameworks, maintaining key artefacts, and managing Stage Gate and steering committee processes.
• Managing project plans, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure effective and controlled delivery.
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Driving business readiness, including change management, training, and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Managing third-party vendors and partners to ensure delivery against agreed scope, cost, and quality expectations.
• Ensuring successful transition to business-as-usual, including benefits realisation and post-implementation reviews.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience delivering complex HR or digital transformation projects within large organisations.
• Strong understanding of structured project governance frameworks and delivery methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
• Experience delivering HR-related programmes such as job architecture, organisation design, or HRIS implementations (e.g. SAP / SuccessFactors).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders across functions.
• Experience managing cross-functional programmes across HR, IT, and business teams.
• Strong planning, risk management, and problem-solving capability.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and external partners.
• A proactive, organised, and delivery-focused approach within a fast-paced, complex environment.

Who is EG Group?

EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.