Senior Project Manager

Posted 9 days 12 hours ago by Lorien

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

Remote First Working - Local Site - When and If Required

Lorien's leading Pension and Investments client is looking for a Senior Project Manager lead complex HR and Talent Transformation initiatives within a financial services environment.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end delivery of strategic projects focused on workforce planning, talent acquisition, HR technology implementation, and organisational change.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Leadership: Drive HR and talent transformation projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engage senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations to secure buy-in and manage expectations.
  • Change Management: Develop and execute change strategies to support cultural and organisational shifts.
  • Technology Implementation: Oversee deployment of HRIS, talent management platforms, and related digital tools.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
  • Budget & Resource Management: Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Proven Experience: Minimum 8+ years in project management, with at least 3 years delivering HR or talent transformation projects.
  • Financial Services Background: Strong understanding of regulatory and operational complexities within banking, insurance, or asset management.
  • Methodologies: Expertise in Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks; PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
  • HR Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, workforce planning).
  • Technology Exposure: Experience implementing HRIS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) or talent platforms.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence and communicate effectively at C-suite level.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong data-driven decision-making and reporting capabilities.
  • Experience with global HR transformation programs.
  • Knowledge of talent analytics and workforce planning tools.