Overview
As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a People Systems Replacement programme, guiding multiple HR system modules from conception to live operation. You will work with HR, IT and operations to safeguard scope, budget and timelines while upholding governance and quality. Your role coordinates several workstreams, manages dependencies, and ensures lasting business benefits. The opportunity offers meaningful impact by transforming how we support our people and operate at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the People Systems Replacement project
- Ensure delivery within scope, budget and timescales with strong governance and quality
- Coordinate multiple workstreams and manage dependencies
- Enable informed decision-making with senior stakeholders and suppliers
- Deliver lasting business benefits through change, testing, training and transition
- Collaborate with HR, IT, operations and external partners to align priorities
Key requirements
- Significant experience delivering large-scale HR/People Systems or enterprise systems programmes
- Strong PM expertise (planning, governance, budgets, RAID, reporting, change control)
- Proven ability to lead multi-workstream programmes (technology, data, testing, training, transition, change)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Experience with recognised methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile)
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., People First, Midland HR) and change management
- PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, Agile PM or equivalent qualification
- Stakeholder management
- Communication and influencing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- PRINCE2
- MSP
- Agile
Senior Project Manager ( People Systems ) in Manchester employer: Antal International Network
As a leading international bank based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits, ensuring that our team members are well-supported in their professional journeys. Joining us as the Chief Risk Officer means becoming an integral part of our Executive Management Team, where you will have the opportunity to shape our risk strategy and contribute to the long-term success of a respected institution in the banking sector.
Contact Details:
Antal International Network Recruitment Team
