Senior Project Manager

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive. By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication—all of which we pass on to our customers. MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allows you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters. With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll report to the Service Delivery Manager and collaborate closely with consultancy, sales, and customer success teams. Together, you’ll plan and execute projects with precision, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll also engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong relationships and a shared vision for success. Your mentorship will support the development of fellow Project Managers, strengthening the team’s expertise and impact.

Your role will directly influence the successful delivery of HR and Payroll systems projects, contributing to customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships with MHR. By managing risks, budgets, and resources effectively, you’ll ensure projects are delivered seamlessly, meeting quality expectations and driving commercial success. Your ability to identify service improvements and additional opportunities will further enhance MHR’s reputation as a trusted and innovative solutions provider.

Additional Responsibilities

• Deliver professional project management services for high-profile, complex projects.
• Plan, monitor, and control project deliverables, timelines, and budgets to achieve successful implementations.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Allocate consultancy resources efficiently to maximise revenue and utilisation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct regular project reviews and produce progress reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure change control is implemented where appropriate.
• Drive additional commercial opportunities and provide financial budgetary control.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, ensuring adherence to project management standards.
• Promote project management methodologies across the business and support service improvements.

Key Skills

• Proven experience managing HR/Payroll systems projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with high attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving expertise, with a focus on managing risks and issues.
• Commercially astute, with experience in managing project budgets and identifying additional opportunities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, ideally PRINCE2 qualified (or working towards it).
• Experience with iTrent systems is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to travel, with flexibility for journeys up to four hours per day.

Benefits to support you personally and professionally

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs.
• 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave.
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days and bank holidays.
• Enhanced Family leave.
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over retailers.
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards.
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000.
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs.
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily.
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage.

We value the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.