Project Manager – HR Transformation

Barclays; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in banking is seeking a Project Manager for HR Transformation to lead an innovative coaching initiative. This role entails managing a significant pilot that integrates AI with traditional coaching to enhance leadership development. The successful candidate will drive key project outcomes, ensuring alignment with broader HR goals while employing strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale HR transformation projects.
• Proven project management qualifications mandatory.
• Skilled in navigating complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a digital coaching pilot for leaders.
• Develop project plans and manage governance.
• Engage stakeholders and drive decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk Management

Data Literacy

Education

PRINCE2

APM

Agile Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – HR Transformation

Location: London (2 Days on Site)

Contract: 6 Months (Potential to Extend)

Overview

Barclays is seeking a highly capable Project Manager with strong HR transformation and change delivery experience to lead a flagship initiative focused on the future of leadership development. The role involves managing the delivery of a digital coaching and accreditation pilot—combining AI-enabled virtual coaching and real-world delivery—with the goal of informing a broader organisational rollout in 2026.

This is a key delivery role within a complex, fast-paced transformation programme, requiring strong project governance, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a high-visibility digital coaching and leadership development pilot for senior stakeholders

• Develop and manage robust project plans, risk logs, dependencies, and governance forums

• Drive alignment with wider HR transformation initiatives, including culture change, performance, and talent management

• Translate pilot findings into actionable insights and a strategic case for scale-up across the enterprise

• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including PMO, internal systems (e.g., Workday), and analytics

• Engage with senior stakeholders to build trust, manage expectations, and drive decision-making

• Ensure timely reporting and tracking against KPIs, milestones, and change impacts

Experience and Skills Required

• Proven experience delivering large-scale HR or business transformation projects (ideally in FS or consulting)

• Strong project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent – mandatory)

• Skilled in navigating complex matrix organisations and influencing at senior levels

• Experience with performance management, employee engagement, talent frameworks, and digital HR systems (e.g., Workday)

• Data-literate and able to collaborate effectively with insight and analytics teams to inform strategy

• Familiarity with leadership development, coaching models, or accreditation frameworks (nice to have, not essential)

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank offering consumer, corporate, and investment banking services globally. With a strong focus on innovation and responsible business, Barclays empowers colleagues to drive transformation across financial services and beyond.

Values and Inclusion

Barclays operates with a clear set of values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—that underpin everything it does. The company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive.

Hybrid Working

This role follows a hybrid model with two days a week in the London office and remote working for the remainder. Working arrangements are reviewed periodically to support both business and individual needs.

Contractor Benefits

As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you will benefit from holiday pay, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and access to lifestyle discounts and perks.