Senior Skills Framework Project Manager - FTC

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Senior Skills Framework Project Manager to lead the enterprise-wide Career Framework Phase II, including role design enablement, skills strategy, and integration with job architecture and reward.

This is a complex, cross-functional transformation requiring orchestration across HR CoEs, HRIT, and business stakeholders, delivering a single, scalable enterprise framework.

Qualifications

• Significant program management experience in global HR transformation.
• Proven track record delivering large, cross-functional HR programs.
• Experience across skills, job architecture, role design, or reward initiatives.
• Strong ability to operate in ambiguity and evolving scope.
• Executive-level communications with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of Skills Enablement from mobilization through pilot and rollout.
• Manage project governance (SteerCo, working groups, RAID) and integrated planning.
• Coordinate across Skills strategy, role design, job architecture, and compensation.
• Lead 2–3 pilots and translate learnings into a phased enterprise rollout.
• Partner with change and communications to drive adoption and new ways of working.
• Prepare executive-ready materials and maintain stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Program leadership

HR transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity management

Executive communication

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

Description

The Senior Skills Framework Project Manager is accountable for leading the execution of WTW's enterprise-wide Career Framework Phase II program, including role design enablement, skills strategy, and integration with job architecture and reward.

This is a complex, cross-functional transformation program requiring strong orchestration across HR CoEs, HRIT, and business stakeholders. The role will ensure delivery of a single, integrated enterprise framework linking roles, skills, job architecture, and compensation, translating business-led change into consistent, scalable outputs.

The role combines disciplined program execution with the ability to operate in ambiguity, shape evolving scope, and maintain a strong focus on practical, outcome-led delivery and adoption at scale.

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract and can be a fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK, with optional office access if desired. As an alternative location, we will also consider candidates based in the US Eastern Time Zone.

Project leadership and reporting

• Reports to the Project Lead, Skills Enablement (Global Head of Talent Management and Engagement).
• Works in close partnership with the Project Lead to translate strategic direction into structured delivery plans and execution.
• Provides regular, structured updates and supports preparation of HR Leadership and SteerCo materials, ensuring visibility of progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Drives day-to-day project execution, while the Project Lead retains accountability for strategy, stakeholder alignment, and overall outcomes.
• Proactively escalates risks, interdependencies, and decision points with clear recommendations.

Key responsibilities

Project governance and delivery

• Own end-to-end execution of Skills Enablement, from mobilization through pilot, scaling, and enterprise rollout
• Support and manage project governance (SteerCo, working groups, decision forums, RAID)
• Maintain integrated plans, timelines, and resource alignment across all workstreams
• Ensure delivery remains on track, with clear accountability for milestones and outputs

Integrated delivery across role design, skills, and compensation

• Coordinate delivery across:
  • Skills strategy and architecture
  • Role design enablement and job profiles
  • Integration with job architecture
  • Alignment to compensation frameworks and pay structures
• Ensure all components operate as a connected enterprise system, not standalone initiatives
• Drive clarity on scope and ownership (business-led work vs HR-enabled role design)

Pilot, scale, and adoption

• Lead design and execution of 2-3 pilot areas, including technology enabled skills pilots
• Ensure pilots deliver tangible, scalable outputs and clear business value
• Translate pilot learnings into a structured, phased rollout approach
• Partner with change and comms to drive adoption and embed new ways of working

Integration and governance model

• Define and operationalize the integration and feedback loop, ensuring:
  • Business-led changes to roles and work are captured
  • Skills, job profiles, and job architecture are continuously updated
• Establish governance to ensure consistent application across the enterprise

Stakeholder management and communication

• Build strong relationships with HR Leadership, HR CoE leads, HR IT, and business stakeholders
• Drive alignment across senior stakeholders with competing priorities
• Prepare clear, executive-ready communications, including updates, decision papers, and trade-offs
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and resolve issues

Cross-functional coordination

• Manage dependencies across Talent, Reward, L&D, HRIT, and Workforce Analytics
• Ensure alignment with related initiatives (e.g. Oracle skills, Talent Acquisition, learning strategy)
• Coordinate with advisory partners (e.g. W&R) where applicable

Key deliverables

• Enterprise skills strategy, taxonomy, and architecture (co-developed with business input)
• Role design enablement framework, playbooks, and job profile standards
• Integrated enterprise framework linking roles, skills, job architecture, and reward
• Technology integration
• Pilot outcomes and scalable rollout plan
• Governance model and continuous refresh mechanism
• Executive-ready materials for HR Leadership and senior stakeholders

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

Required experience

• Significant program management experience in global HR transformation
• Proven track record delivering large, cross-functional HR programs
• Experience working across skills, job architecture, role design, or reward initiatives
• Strong experience managing ambiguity and evolving scope
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior stakeholder / executive level
• Experience managing global delivery across geographies

Skills and capabilities

• Strong program leadership and execution discipline
• Systems thinking - able to connect roles, skills, job architecture, and reward
• Outcome-focused - delivers practical, scalable solutionsExcellent stakeholder influence and facilitation skills
• Structured, analytical, and able to manage complexity
• High comfort with ambiguity and evolving direction

Preferred experience

• Experience with skills frameworks or skills-based organizations
• Exposure to compensation design or job architecture
• Experience working with Oracle HCM / skills platforms
• Consulting or large-scale transformation experience

What we offer:

• Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
• We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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