Global HR Data Transformation Program Lead

Forbes Technical Consulting

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Forbes Technical Consulting in Chicago, IL is seeking an HR Data & Transformation Project Manager to coordinate data work for consolidating multiple legacy HR systems into a single enterprise HCM platform. The role requires strong project management, data management knowledge, and experience with system implementations, data migrations, or transformation programs across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance.

This fast-paced, global transformation demands structured planning, proactive risk management,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or a related field.
2–5+ years of project management experience.
Experience supporting data conversion, data migration, system implementation, or transformation initiatives.
Working knowledge of data quality, data structures, data governance, and the data lifecycle.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and some ambiguity.
Strong organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project activities across data conversion, data cleanup, archival, reporting, security roles, and data governance.
Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies.
Track project progress and drive follow-up on actions, decisions, and open items.
Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers, escalating concerns with clear recommendations.
Support data conversion and validation cycles, including review of outputs and coordination of issue remediation.
Track data quality defects and ensure they are prioritized and resolved according to implementation timelines.
Partner with functional and technical teams to identify downstream impacts to reporting, integrations, and security.
Coordinate stakeholder input for data governance, data quality, training materials, and user guidance.
Support alignment with data privacy, legal, and compliance requirements.
Facilitate meetings and workshops, prepare materials, and structure discussions around clear outcomes.
Maintain organized documentation, including requirements, decisions, action logs, risks, and project artifacts.