Senior Project Manager

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.

• 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.