FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGER – HR TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

Location: Remote (Eastern Europe)

Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time

Experience Required:8–12+ Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Functional Project Manager (FPM)to support a large-scale HR Transformation Program. Working closely with the Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of multiple HR functional workstreams while ensuring alignment across the broader transformation landscape.

This role requires a strong background in enterprise HR transformation initiatives, with proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs. Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactorsand SAP HCMis essential.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Workstream Management

Coordinate and manage delivery across multiple HR functional areas, including:

1. Core HR / Employee Central

2. Payroll

3. Time Management

4. Recruiting Platforms (e.g., SmartRecruiters)

5. Onboarding

6. Benefits Administration

7. HR Reporting & Analytics

8. HR Integrations

9. AI & Automation Initiatives

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing day-to-day project execution across workstreams

2. Ensuring workstream leads maintain detailed project plans and deliverables

3. Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution

4. Monitoring progress against agreed milestones

5. Ensuring alignment of HR processes across the transformation program

Project Planning & Delivery Tracking

1. Maintain and continuously update integrated project plans

2. Track deliverables, milestones, and critical dependencies

3. Identify schedule deviations and drive corrective actions

4. Support resource planning and delivery forecasting

5. Ensure project plans remain accurate, actionable, and actively utilized by stakeholders

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

1. Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies)

2. Proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks

3. Escalate critical issues to the Program Manager when required

4. Facilitate cross-workstream resolution workshops

5. Drive accountability and follow-up on mitigation actions

Program Execution Support

1. Prepare operational and status reports for leadership teams

2. Support steering committee preparation and governance activities

3. Track key decisions and ensure execution of agreed actions

4. Monitor program health and identify potential delivery challenges

5. Assist in maintaining overall program momentum and stakeholder alignment

Required Experience & Qualifications

Professional Experience

1. 8–12+ years of Project Management or Program Delivery experience

2. Proven success managing large-scale HR Transformation Programs

3. Experience leading complex, multi-workstream enterprise initiatives

4. Strong understanding of HR functional processes and operating models

5. Experience working within global transformation environments

Mandatory Skills

1. SAP SuccessFactors

2. SAP HCM

3. HR Transformation Program Delivery

4. Project Planning & Governance

5. RAID Management

6. Stakeholder Management

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

Preferred Experience

1. Global HR process transformation programs

2. Payroll implementation projects

3. Time Management solutions

4. SmartRecruiters or similar recruiting platforms

5. HRIT systems, integrations, and reporting

6. AI-driven HR automation initiatives

7. Enterprise SAP landscapes

Key Competencies

1. Strong leadership and coordination skills

2. Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation abilities

3. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

5. Proactive risk management and decision-making capabilities

6. Experience working with distributed and international teams