HR (HCM) Project Manager

HR (HCM) Project Manager – 2 year FTC, based 4 days per week in London.

Our client is a global transportation organisation currently seeking an experienced HR (HCM) Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a global Workday HCM implementation across a complex, federated environment supporting approximately 22,500 users worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a greenfield transformation programme, replacing legacy systems and manual processes with a single, modern HCM platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from discovery and requirements definition through to implementation and global rollout
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, planning, and reporting frameworks
• Manage System Integrator (SI) selection, onboarding, and delivery performance
• Ensure alignment between global standards and local regulatory and operational requirements
• Oversee data migration, testing, deployment, and user adoption
• Engage and manage senior stakeholders across multiple operating companies

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience of leading the end to end delivery of Workday
• Experience in System Integrator/vendor selection and management, including RFP processes
• Ability to operate effectively within a federated, multi-entity environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data migration, and system integration
• Experience of leading projects end to end from vendor selection through to implementation

About the Opportunity

This is a high-impact role within a significant global transformation programme, offering the opportunity to work across international teams and contribute to the evolution of HR capabilities at scale.