People Technology Project Assistant Manager / Manager (Contract)

The People Technology Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the optimization and implementation of specific SAP SuccessFactors modules such as Employee Central and Recruiting. Reporting to the Head of People Technology, this role requires strong project management skills, business analysis capabilities, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners including SI and AMS teams as well as local payroll and other service providers.

Is this your next challenge in Project Management?

The challenge is to:

• Project manage the implementation and optimization of SAP SuccessFactors modules - including Employee Central, and Recruiting - ensuring alignment with evolving business requirements while maximizing platform capabilities and minimizing custom development.
• Manage the full project lifecycle for SAP SuccessFactors initiatives, encompassing planning, execution, go-live, and post-launch support, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Apply established project management methodologies and best practices to improve project efficiency and drive successful outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules and detailed work plans aligned with milestones and business priorities.
• Collaborate closely with HR stakeholders across various markets to understand business challenges, gather detailed requirements, and translate them into clear functional and technical specifications for SI and local service providers to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of solutions.
• Conduct thorough gap analyses between existing SAP functionality & integrations and future business needs, collaborate with the functional and technical consultants to propose and promote optimal solutions and necessary customizations.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions to map, analyze, and re-engineer HR processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness within the SAP SuccessFactors environment.
• Design, develop, and execute robust UAT plans to validate that solutions meet all business requirements and function as intended
• Ensure all system configurations, processes, integrations and data handling comply with applicable data privacy regulations and internal security standards.

Do you have experience in HR Technology Project Management?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR technology project management or similar roles, with significant involvement in SAP SuccessFactors/Workday implementations or upgrades (Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance Management, Talent & Succession modules).
• Proven track record managing full project lifecycles, including planning, execution, deployment, and post-launch support for HRIS or related systems.
• Experience working closely with System Integrators (SI) and Application Management Services (AMS) to deliver holistic solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors modules, system integrations, and data architecture principles is preferred.
• Skilled in translating business requirements into technical specifications and conducting gap analyses to recommend solutions.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to create detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution.
• Understanding of data privacy, security requirements, and compliance standards relevant to HR systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills to partner effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation skills to conduct workshops, gather requirements, and drive process improvements.
• Effective communication skills to report project status, manage risks, and escalate issues clearly to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.