Project Manager HR IT (HR Tech)

TL;DR

HR IT Project Manager (HR Tech): Planning, coordinating, and delivering IT solutions that support HR processes and organizational goals with an accent on end-to-end HR system implementations and enhancements. Focus on overseeing requirement gathering, process analysis, system configuration, testing coordination, change management, and post-go-live support.

Location: Hamburg, Germany (telecommuting possibilities, occasional travel depending on project)

Company

Global player in HR consulting providing advice, implementation, and run services for HR transformations across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

What you will do

• Lead and manage HR IT projects from initiation to implementation, developing plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
• Gather business requirements from HR stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications for IT teams and vendors
• Coordinate system configurations, integrations, data migrations, testing (SIT, UAT), and issue resolution
• Manage communication between HR, IT, and external providers; drive change management and post-go-live support
• Prepare status reports, present updates to leadership, and monitor continuous improvements

Requirements

• Excellent German & English language skills (written and spoken)
• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree
• 3+ years project management experience, preferably in HR IT implementations within international and hybrid setups
• Consultancy experience highly regarded; experience with workforce management software a benefit
• Structured, results-driven with analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; facilitation and workshop experience
• Excellent business communication and presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and stakeholders; self-motivated, independent or team player
• Willingness to travel occasionally (project-dependent)

Culture & Benefits

• Highly stimulating international work environment with rapid career growth, horizontal/vertical development, international mobility, training, and certifications
• Good work-life balance with telecommuting possibilities, quarterly team events, and annual seminars
• Happy at Work certified culture emphasizing diversity, individual courage, integrity, excellence, and team collaboration