Human Resources Project Manager, Northern Europe (Mid-Senior Level)

Project Manager, Northern Europe (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking an HR Project Manager to support the Northern Europe Business Unit. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with business leaders and the business unit HR team as a strategic HR partner, providing agile project leadership and problem-solving support across dynamic business needs.

The role is a key incremental position for the HR operating model and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience across:

• Exposure to regional HR strategy
• Cross-cultural collaboration
• Opportunity to shape transformation aligned to our Long Range Plan at scale

As a global sustainability consulting company, ERM has a clear growth direction and has been investing in building future skills in areas such as the low carbon economy transition, strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) and product stewardship amongst other service offerings. The EMEA HR team plays a key role in enabling our business, and the HR Project Manager will join us to help implement the HR transformation roadmap and shape HR decisions across EMEA.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide project management support to the Northern Europe Business Unit including: timelines, milestones, reporting, communication & engagement
• Change Management: stakeholder engagement, adoption strategies
• HR Cycles & People Plan priorities: goal setting, promotions, job architecture
• Collaboration: working with BU HR, regional teams, COEs
• Continuous improvement: reporting and analysing the impact of program delivery through e.g. timeliness; quality; stakeholder satisfaction; adoption rates

Skills & Experience

Technical Project Management skills:

• Expertise in project planning methodologies and tools to lead change through data driven decisions
• Experience in problem solving and decision making, using analytical thinking to break down complex challenges in projects, and support stakeholders to understand the ‘problem statement’ and make informed decisions to progress
• Demonstrates resilience and openness when leading project decision making
• Budgeting & financial management; tracking budget and reporting to stakeholders
• Adaptability to plan for challenges in projects and consider options and scenarios in navigating opportunities and risks
• Proven track record to lead change management initiatives with employees and line managers to help them adopt different ways of working

Human Resources skills:

• Experience partnering effectively within the Business Unit geographies to incorporate local practices into project plans
• HR domain knowledge, with experience as an HR generalist or specialist

Soft Skills:

• Proven ability to influence and drive results laterally and remotely through HR and cross-functional colleagues
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy through ambiguous phases of HR Transformation
• Strong communication skills at all levels, inspiring team members to collaborate and contribute effectively; and managing senior stakeholders with expectations and understanding of project status and success

Person Characteristics:

• Confident – able to challenge the status quo and recommend where things need to be changed; open to being challenged themselves
• Adaptable, committed and a dependable team player
• Strong attention to detail and data skills
• Problem solving – the ability to think something through and discuss possible solutions rather than just focusing on the problem
• Well-organised with the ability to multi-task
• Approachable, responsive and inquisitive

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.