Position :: SAP HRIS Project Manager
Location :: 100% Remote
Duration :: 6+ months
Interview :: Video
Job Description
SAP HRIS Project Manager
The HRIS Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering HR technology projects across the enterprise, including system enhancements, module implementations, and cross-functional HR process initiatives. This role oversees the full project lifecycle—from initiation through deployment—while coordinating work across HR, IT, business stakeholders, and external partners. The Project Manager ensures all HRIS projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned to quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Initiation & Planning
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria for HRIS initiatives.
Develop detailed project plans covering schedules, resourcing, budget estimates, and risk assessments.
Support planning for SAP HCM modules such as Workforce Administration, Employee Central, Payroll, Benefits, and Hire-to-Retire processes, as well as SuccessFactors components.
Resource Allocation & Team Leadership
Build and lead project teams, assigning responsibilities across HR, IT, technical integrators, and vendor resources.
Manage workloads and ensure teams have the information and support needed to execute effectively.
Project Execution & Monitoring
Direct day-to-day execution of HRIS and HR technology projects according to approved plans.
Monitor progress, manage dependencies, track milestones, and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure deliverables stay within scope, schedule, budget, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Coordinate testing cycles (SIT/UAT), data validation, configuration review, and cutover activities for SAP and SuccessFactors implementations.
Stakeholder & Change Management
Maintain ongoing communication with HR leadership, business units, technical teams, and external partners.
Provide status reports, executive updates, and project documentation.
Manage expectations, facilitate decision-making, and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
Support change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of new HRIS functionality.
Quality Assurance & Vendor Oversight
Validate that all project deliverables meet quality, compliance, and design standards.
Enforce project governance, documentation practices, and IT methodology.
Manage external vendors/consultants, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality commitments are met across SAP and SuccessFactors initiatives.
Budget & Financial Oversight
Manage project budgets and track expenses, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial control.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved operational efficiency.
Other Responsibilities
Perform additional duties and support related HRIS initiatives as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise-level HRIS or IT systems projects.
Hands-on background in HRIT or HR business relationship management; experience with SAP HCM modules (Workforce, Employee Central, Payroll, Benefits, Hire-to-Retire) and/or SuccessFactors strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of HR business processes and end-to-end HR lifecycle.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work across functional and technical teams.
Familiarity with IT demand management and IT service frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate work across internal and external teams.
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