Project Manager, HR System (Banking, 1-year renewable contract)

evolution recruitment solutions pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

evolution recruitment solutions pte. ltd. seeks a seasoned Programme Manager to lead HR technology and transformation initiatives within banking/consulting sectors.

You will manage end-to-end Workday and HRIS projects, aligning stakeholders across HR, Technology, and vendors to deliver on time and within budget. Responsibilities include governance, risk management, and implementing scalable, compliant HR solutions that meet regulatory requirements, while guiding teams through complex change and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, Finance, HR, IT or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in banking or consulting with end-to-end project delivery.
• Proven experience delivering HR transformation, HRIS, or Workday projects in banking/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Workday and enterprise HR systems (implementation, integration, migration, testing, data).
• Knowledge of HR domain plus regulatory exposure (CRS, FATCA, PDPA).
• Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation in banking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, providing technology and operational solutions for HR transformation.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR technology and transformation projects within scope, budget, timeline and quality objectives.
• Manage projects involving Workday/HRIS platforms, including implementation, enhancements, integration, migration, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans aligned with HR, Technology, Operations, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Manage project stakeholders, expectations, escalations, dependencies, and scope changes.
• Lead project governance activities: investment approvals, steering committees, working groups, status reviews.
• Oversee project scope and change requests, assessing impacts on timeline, cost, resources, and HR operations.
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues; drive timely resolution across teams.
• Coordinate implementation plans across HR, Technology, Operations, and external vendors/SIs.
• Support HR process and system transformation to ensure scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure IT governance, data privacy, and banking policy compliance throughout lifecycle.
• Track and report progress, risks, issues, and milestones to HR leadership and governance.

Skills

HR transformation

Workday systems

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, HR, IT

Tools

Workday

Job description

Dear Applicant,

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, providing technology and operational solutions to support HR transformation and business initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR technology and transformation projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, timeline, and quality objectives.
• Manage projects involving Workday / HRIS platforms, including system implementation, enhancement, integration, migration, process improvement, and/or optimisation.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment across HR, Technology, Operations, vendors, and other business stakeholders.
• Manage project stakeholders, including expectations, escalations, conflicts, dependencies, and scope changes.
• Lead project governance activities, including investment approvals, steering committee meetings, working group sessions, and project status reviews.
• Oversee project scope and change requests, assessing impacts on timeline, cost, resources, HR operations, and technology delivery.
• Identify, manage, and escalation of project risks and issues, driving timely resolution across business and technology teams.
• Develop and coordinate implementation plans across HR, Technology, Operations, and external vendors/system integrators.
• Support HR process and system transformation, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, cost-effective, and aligned with business and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, project management standards, data privacy requirements, and relevant banking policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track, monitor, and report project progress, risks, issues, and key milestones to senior HR stakeholders, business leaders, and governance committees.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in banking and/or consulting, with a strong track record in end-to-end project/programme delivery.
• Proven experience delivering HR transformation, HR technology, HRIS, or Workday-related projects within a banking or financial-services environment.
• Strong understanding of Workday and/or enterprise HR systems, with experience in areas such as HR processes, system implementation, enhancement, integration, migration, testing, or data.
• Strong business domain knowledge across Human Resources (HR), with additional exposure to Risk Management, CRS, FATCA, PDPA, or other banking/regulatory areas.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives within the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of banking technology, HR processes, and operational processes across multiple business functions.
• Solid knowledge of project management, change management, IT governance, and transformation delivery practices.
• Experience in project scoping, solution evaluation, and assessing scalability, maintainability, cost, operational impact, implementation feasibility, and technology risks.
• Experience working with HR business stakeholders, Technology teams, vendors, and system integrators.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both senior HR/business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive successful project outcomes with minimal supervision.