Project Manager (HR Business Systems)

Fane Valley; Moira; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative based in Moira, Northern Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to implement the UKG Ready Human Resources Information System. This role involves managing the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in IT or similar, experience in HRIS implementations, and exceptional project management skills. A driving license and flexibility to travel are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a transformational project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems or similar discipline.
• Experience managing HRIS or ERP system implementations.
• Strong project management skills including planning and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Confident personality to build trust with multi-site teams.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle of the UKG Ready implementation.
• Develop a detailed project plan including milestones and dependencies.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with UKG partners for system configuration and deployment.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Communicate project progress and outcomes to the oversight board.
• Manage workflow design, data migration, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with GDPR.
• Work with HR to develop training materials and user guides.
• Support post-implementation review and continuous improvement.

Job description

Reporting to the Group Sustainability Director, we seek a Project Manager to implement the Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Ready Human Resources Information System to harmonise and modernise HR processes across the Group. Based in Moira with a requirement to travel to other sites, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project’s scope and successful system adoption across multiple sites, business functions and jurisdictions.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Fane Valley manages its business units, people and processes. If you’re ready to lead a transformational project and enjoy a role that combines technology, people and change – we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle of the UKG Ready implementation;
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and requirements;
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget;
• Coordinate with UKG partners and internal teams to ensure system configuration and deployment;
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress;
• Provide clear communication on project progress, challenges, and outcomes to the Project Oversight Board;
• Manage workflow design, data migration, testing, and validation activities;
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with GDPR and internal policies;
• Work with HR and Business Systems teams to develop and deliver training materials and user guides;
• Support post‑implementation review, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Be educated to degree level in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems or a similar discipline;
• Proven experience managing HRIS or ERP system implementations or other projects of a similar nature;
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement;
• Exceptional communication and problem‑solving abilities;
• Highly organised and detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills;
• Confident personality who can build trust with cross‑functional, multi‑site teams;
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, with flexibility to travel as required.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated experience working in a multi‑site, multi‑entity organisation;
• Previous experience working with UKG Ready software or a similar HRIS platform;
• Understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, time & attendance and payroll integration, etc.).

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