Systems Implementation Project Manager

James Andrews Technology; Coventry; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

James Andrews Technology seeks a Systems Implementation Project Manager to lead a HR and Payroll system rollout from kickoff to go‑live. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage the full lifecycle, and ensure the new system aligns with the old one during migration and testing phases.

You will bridge business and technical teams, oversee risks and timelines, and support change management for smooth adoption. Availability for an October start and on-site two days per week are required.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple systems rather than focusing on a single platform.
• iTrent experience is a strong advantage due to migration plans.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders, including budget holders.
• Hands-on systems work as needed to resolve issues.
• Available to start in October to lead kick-off meetings.
• Willingness to commit to two days per week on site.
• Contract length through April/May 2027 with likely extension considerations.
• Enhanced DBS clearance will be arranged by the client.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and Payroll system implementation from kick-off to go-live.
• Oversee parallel runs and user acceptance testing to validate the new system.
• Act as a bridge between technical delivery teams and the business, translating requirements.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and timelines across a multi-phase rollout.
• Support change management to ensure smooth adoption of the new system.

Skills

Multi-system experience

iTrent experience

Stakeholder management

Hands-on systems work

Availability for October start

On-site 2 days/week

Contract through Apr/May 2027

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Our client needs a Systems Implementation Project Manager to lead a combined HR and Payroll system implementation, from kick-off through to go-live. You will work closely with key stakeholders across their team and manage the project through its full lifecycle, including planning, stakeholder engagement, testing, migration, and go-live.

You will oversee parallel runs and user acceptance testing to check the new system matches the old one before cutover. You will act as the link between technical delivery teams and the business, and explain requirements clearly to both sides. You will manage risks, dependencies, and timelines across a multi-phase rollout, and support change management activity so the organisation adopts the new system smoothly.

Skills and experience required

• Experience working across multiple systems, rather than specialising in one
• iTrent experience, which would be a strong advantage given the planned migration away from it
• Confidence managing stakeholders at a senior level, including budget holders where relevant
• A hands-on approach to systems work when needed
• Availability for an October start to lead kick-off meetings
• Willingness to commit to two days per week on site
• Contract length: until April/May 2027
• Clearance: Enhanced DBS required (the successful candidate will be put through this by the client)