Project Manager HR Digital Transformation (m/f/d)

Bruker; Póvoa de Varzim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Project Manager HR Digital Transformation (m/f/d) to lead global HR technology initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across HR, HRIT, IT, and Finance to deliver standardized processes and scalable digital solutions.

Responsibilities include planning, managing budgets, driving data governance, and enabling adoption of SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM across the enterprise. Fluency in English and international experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with global HR systems and digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of HR processes, governance models, and enterprise operations.
• Experience in international and matrix organizations preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global HR digital transformation projects from planning to stabilization.
• Coordinate HR technology implementations like SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, and status reports.
• Drive governance, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, HRIT, IT, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.
• Support change management, training, and user adoption.

Skills

Global HR systems

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Admin, IS, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

SAP HCM

Analytics Cloud

Job description

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

For more information, please visit www.bruker.com.

We are currently offering a Project Manager HR Digital Transformation (m/f/d) position at the Global Business Services Center located in Porto, Portugal. Fuelled by a talented and dedicated workforce, the GBS provides accounting business services for Bruker Corporation throughout the EMEA Region. Consider expanding your capabilities with Bruker and become an integral part of a continuously growing and dynamic team that delivers sustainable value.

The Project Manager HR Digital Transformation (m/f/d) supports the execution of the global HR Digital Transformation strategy by leading cross-functional projects, driving process standardization, and implementing scalable HR technologies across the enterprise. The role acts as a key liaison between HR, HRIT, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver operational excellence, governance, and sustainable business value through digital innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead global HR digital transformation projects from planning through implementation and stabilization.
• Support execution of the corporate HR Digital Transformation roadmap and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate implementation and enhancement activities across HR technologies, including SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, SAP Analytics Cloud, and related platforms.
• Develop project plans, business cases, timelines, budgets, status reports, and presentations.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, issues, and mitigation activities.
• Coordinate stakeholders across HR, HRIT, IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and business functions.
• Support HR technology governance, data governance, and process governance initiatives.
• Drive HR process harmonization, simplification, and automation opportunities.
• Contribute to HR analytics and reporting initiatives, including KPI and dashboard development.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Support change management, communication, training, and user adoption activities.
• Prepare steering committee materials and management decision proposals.
• Promote best practices in project management, process excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a change champion for HR digitalization and organizational transformation programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience with global HR systems and digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of HR processes, governance models, and enterprise business operations.
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations preferred.

Bruker is committed to fostering an inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and evaluate candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristic or background protected by applicable laws.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.