Project Manager - (Ref190142)

ZipRecruiter; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Project Manager specializing in HR and SuccessFactors in Crewe. Responsibilities include developing project plans, leading HR technology projects, and managing stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR IT projects, particularly with SAP SuccessFactors. This full-time position offers a competitive daily rate up to £550 and requires on-site work three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Lead HR technology projects and manage risks.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure smooth transition to BAU support.

Skills

Proven track record delivering HR IT projects

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors modules

Understanding of HR processes

Skilled in project management methodologies

Excellent stakeholder management

Ability to manage budgets up to £500K

Education

Degree in Business, HR, IT, or related field

Project Management certification

SAP SuccessFactors certification(s)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager – HR & SuccessFactors

Contract Length: 12 – 18 Months

IR 35: Outside

Industry: Automotive

Location: Crewe – 3 Days a week on site

Day Rate: Up to £550 per day

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Setup: Develop project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts for HR system projects.


• Build business cases and ensure investment approvals are secured.


• Define project schedules, dependencies, and critical paths.


• Onboard internal and external project resources, ensuring alignment to delivery needs.


• Project Execution & Delivery: Lead HR technology projects (e.g., SuccessFactors modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Learning, or Performance).


• Manage risks, issues, and scope changes to keep projects on track.


• Monitor budgets, costs, and benefit realization against business cases.


• Deliver project milestones and oversee configuration, testing, and deployment phases.


• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Collaborate closely with HR business partners, IT colleagues, and third-party vendors.


• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.


• Run steering committees and governance forums for HR projects.


• Project Closure & Continuous Improvement: Ensure smooth transition to BAU support and HR operations.


• Conduct lessons learned and benefits realization reviews.


• Maintain project documentation and knowledge sharing for future HR initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven track record delivering HR IT projects with emphasis on SAP SuccessFactors.


• Experience across multiple modules such as Employee Central, Recruiting, Learning, or Performance & Goals.


• Strong understanding of HR processes and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Skilled in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2).


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.


• Ability to manage budgets up to £500K and oversee third-party suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, HR, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile/SAFe).


• SAP SuccessFactors certification(s).