HR Tech Programme Managing Consultant in Manchester

As an HR Technology Programme Manager, you will own and drive large-scale HR technology transformation programs, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-country implementations. You will work closely with senior HR and IT stakeholders to define program objectives, manage governance, and oversee execution across multiple projects and vendors. This role requires strategic oversight, strong leadership, and deep HR technology expertise, with a focus on delivering business value through platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or other leading HRIS solutions.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Defining and managing program scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets for global HR technology initiatives.
• Establishing governance structures, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for senior HR, IT, and business leaders; manage expectations and alignment.
• Overseeing third-party vendors and system integrators to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Driving integration across HR systems and lead change management strategies for successful adoption.
• Providing regular program updates, KPIs, and executive-level reporting.

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities that form part of the following categories:

• Business Development – Leading/contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitch contribution, client hosting at events.
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development.
• Learning & development – Training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications etc.

Your profile:

• 8+ years in HR technology delivery, with at least 5 years in program or portfolio management.
• Proven track record of leading global HRIS programs (SuccessFactors - main skillset).
• Strong program management skills (PMO, governance, risk management).
• Deep understanding of HR processes and digital HR transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
• Ability to manage multi-vendor environments and complex integrations.
• Strategic thinker with strong delivery focus.
• Ability to influence and build trusted relationships at senior levels.
• Passion for driving HR innovation and operational excellence.
• Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background.
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.

What you'll love about working here:

You will be part of the Employee Experience & HR team, which has a collaborative culture. You will work with a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about HR, technology, Employee Experience, AI, and dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to diverse clients. A team that thrives on creativity and innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

We are delighted to have received the “Glassdoor Best Places to work UK’ accolade for 5 consecutive years.

Need to know:

At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring your whole self to work. We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

CSR: We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.

We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.

About Capgemini: Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.