Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Contract Project Manager for a 6-month remote engagement focused on leading two significant transformation projects involving Unit4 ERP. The successful candidate will take charge of an HR & Payroll integration and a cloud migration, collaborating with senior stakeholders and coordinating various cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of a Unit4 HR & Payroll integration project.
  • Manage a Unit4 cloud migration project from planning through to implementation.
  • Own project plans, timelines, scope, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
  • Establish and maintain strong project governance and reporting.
  • Coordinate internal teams, consultants, suppliers and customer stakeholders.
  • Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout delivery.
  • Identify and resolve delivery risks and issues, escalating where required.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to agreed quality standards.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience delivering Unit4 ERP projects.
  • Previous experience managing ERP integrations and/or cloud migration projects.
  • Experience delivering HR and Payroll-related transformation projects is highly advantageous.
  • Proven track record managing complex customer-facing IT or ERP projects.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, project governance, RAID logs and project reporting.
  • Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and third-party suppliers.
  • PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodology experience.