Success Factors Project Manager

Orion Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas operator in Aberdeen is seeking a Success Factors Project Manager for a 6-month PAYE contract. This role involves overseeing the implementation of Success Factors, coordinating with HR and IT, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Candidates should have significant experience in managing IT projects and implementing HR systems. Strong project management and stakeholder collaboration skills are essential. Opportunities for improvement will be conducted post-implementation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing IT projects.
• Proven experience with implementation of HR systems, including SuccessFactors.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of implementation of Success Factors.
• Define IT project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR and IT.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

HR business processes knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SuccessFactors

Data migration tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Our O&G operator client are currently seeking a Success Factors Project Manager to join their team in their Aberdeen Office. This has been released initially on a 6 month PAYE contract.

The IT Project Manager for Human Resources Systems is responsible for the successful IT implementation of Success Factors for the Company working closely with the HR. Additionally planning, executing, and overseeing IT projects that support HR functions such as workforce management, payroll, talent management, benefits, recruiting, learning, etc. This role ensures that HR technology solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of implementation of Success Factors
• Define IT project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and implementation partner
• Identify, manage, and mitigate IT project risks and issues.
• Monitor and report project progress to Senior IT and HR management.
• Ensure projects adhere to Project Management standards, governance, and change management protocols.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement‑gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Vendor & Partner Governance

• Act as day‑to‑day interface to the implementation partner, agree estimates/timelines; manage SOWs, SLAs, KPIs and Service Improvement Plans.
• Serve as the IT functional SME and escalation: triage complex issues and direct implementation partner to resolution.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee system configuration, data migration, integration, and testing efforts.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with company policies and legal regulations (e.g. GDPR).

Process Improvement

• Conduct post‑implementation review and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Role Dimensions

• IT expertise and experience in Success Factors implementation
• Cross functional environment with internal teams and implementation partner multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Operates within PMO standards and governance, accountable for timely status, risk and financial reporting.

Key Experience

• Significant experience managing IT projects
• Proven experience with implementation of HR systems, including SuccessFactors.
• Proficiency in system integration, data migration, and reporting tools.

Key Qualifications, Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Understanding of HR business processes such as recruiting, onboarding, compensation, performance management, payroll, etc.
• Proficiency in system integration, data migration, and reporting tools.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed)

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.