Global Implementation Director - Total Talent Solutions

About Us

We are a leading provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing solutions, partnering with global organisations to deliver innovative, scalable, and sustainable talent acquisition strategies. With operations in multiple regions, we pride ourselves on our ability to transform recruitment functions into strategic business enablers.

The Opportunity

As Global Implementation Director, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, multinational recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) solutions across our global client base. Reporting to the MD responsible for Client Total Talent Implementations, this role is pivotal in ensuring seamless implementation, stakeholder engagement, and governance across large-scale programs.

You will act as the senior point of contact for clients during transition and transformation phases, collaborating closely with operations, sales, technology, and change management teams to design and execute implementation strategies that deliver exceptional outcomes. This is a critical leadership role, setting the standard for innovation and excellence in RPO delivery across global enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global and drive regional RPO implementation projects ensuring alignment with client requirements, timelines, and budget.
• Manage and develop the regional Implementation Leads ensuring cohesion, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop and execute implementation frameworks, governance models, and success measures.
• Serve as trusted advisor to client stakeholders, building strong partnerships at executive level.
• Manage cross-functional project teams across multiple geographies, ensuring accountability and excellence in delivery.
• Oversee change management and communications strategies to drive adoption and engagement.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues where necessary to maintain project integrity.
• Partner with technology and data teams to enable systems integration and reporting solutions.
• Continuously improve implementation methodologies, bringing thought leadership and innovation to the process.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex RPO or talent acquisition implementation projects across EMEA and globally.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing regional or global teams in a matrixed environment.
• Project management expertise, ideally with formal accreditation (e.g. PMP, Prince2, Agile).
• Deep understanding of the recruitment lifecycle, RPO operating models, and workforce technology platforms (e.g. ATS, CRM, HRIS).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives and build trusted relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance client needs with operational excellence.
• Experience leading diverse, multicultural teams across multiple geographies.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA and globally as required.

A little bit about us

At Hudson Talent Solutions, we’re shaping the future of talent. From recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) to employer branding and across the complete talent life cycle, we thrive on delivering world-class customer and candidate experiences. People are at the centre of everything we do. We deliver innovative, customised recruitment services and talent solutions to organisations worldwide. We’re an innovative and diverse team that works hard and thinks smart. Led by accomplished and inclusive leaders, our people are always open to trying new things to continuously deliver excellence to our clients.

At Hudson Talent Solutions, we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and commit to fairness and equality for all during the hiring process and throughout your time with us.

To start your journey with Hudson Talent Solutions, apply now! If you are an experienced RPO implementation leader looking to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

For more information please reach out to Skye Lovell in our Internal Recruitment function, please note Skye is based in Australia and therefore there may be a delay in response; skye.lovell@hudsontalent.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.