Strategic Project Manager - Hybrid, Fixed-Term 2028

ADP, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Study support

Employee Assistance Program

Company social events

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

ADP UK, Ireland and Sweden is seeking a Project Manager to plan, lead and deliver strategic initiatives with a hybrid 3 days in office/2 days at home setup. The role is based in the UK at Staines or Cheadle and is a fixed-term contract until January 2028.

You will collaborate with global teams, manage risks and benefits, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery while reporting to the Director of Business Excellence within the ADP UKISE PMO.

Qualifications

• 5 years' operational experience, preferably in payroll / Human Capital Management.
• Experience of managing complex projects.
• Project Management qualifications an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects in detail including clear definition of scope and deliverables.
• Manage changes to project scope and avoid scope creep.
• Ensure that project roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and documented.
• Communicate with and manage key stakeholders at all levels including ExCom and ESI.
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations accurately, negotiating as required to address any conflicting objectives.
• Manage projects in alignment with PMO methodology and governance.
• Ensure that benefits are clearly defined, measurable and are supported by data.
• Manage and monitor to ensure that benefits are delivered.
• Estimate, negotiate and manage resources / costs required for successful delivery.
• Lead the project and project team.
• Identify and manage potential risks and put mitigation plans in place.
• Ensure that issues are addressed effectively and in a timely manner
• Hold project team and stakeholders accountable for actions
• Escalate issues to senior stakeholders appropriately and as required, providing potential resolution options and recommendations.
• Lead and drive project decisions with sponsors and stakeholders
• Ensure that change is landed effectively
• Ensure that projects are closed out in a controlled manner with effective handovers to BAU.
• Develop, review and maintain PMO project & governance documents
• Report on project progress to sponsors, stakeholders & through PMO reporting
• Create and coordinate regular and ad hoc Business Excellence reporting, presentations and project/portfolio updates to UKI ExCom and ESI.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Diplomacy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Graduate level

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

ADP UK, Ireland and Sweden is seeking a Project Manager to plan, lead and deliver strategic initiatives with a hybrid 3 days in office/2 days at home setup. The role is based in the UK at Staines or Cheadle and is a fixed-term contract until January 2028.

You will collaborate with global teams, manage risks and benefits, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery while reporting to the Director of Business Excellence within the ADP UKISE PMO.