Senior Project Manager

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at MHR (Assoc CIPD) - Winner of Young HR/Recruitment Professional of the Year 2023

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication - all of which we pass on to our customers.

MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you- work that matters.

Join MHR as a Senior Project Manager and take a leading role in delivering high-quality, professional project management services to our customers. This is an opportunity to manage impactful HR and Payroll systems projects, ensuring successful implementations that align with customer expectations and business goals. You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and service excellence, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

With the chance to work on complex projects and mentor junior colleagues, this role sets the stage for continued growth and leadership in project management.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll report to the Service Delivery Manager and collaborate closely with consultancy, sales, and customer success teams. Together, you’ll plan and execute projects with precision, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll also engage with customers and stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong relationships and a shared vision for success.

Your mentorship will support the development of fellow Project Managers, strengthening the team’s expertise and impact.

Your role will directly influence the successful delivery of HR and Payroll systems projects, contributing to customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships with MHR. By managing risks, budgets, and resources effectively, you’ll ensure projects are delivered seamlessly, meeting quality expectations and driving commercial success. Your ability to identify service improvements and additional opportunities will further enhance MHR’s reputation as a trusted and innovative solutions provider.

• Deliver professional project management services for high-profile, complex projects.
• Plan, monitor, and control project deliverables, timelines, and budgets to achieve successful implementations.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Allocate consultancy resources efficiently to maximise revenue and utilisation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct regular project reviews and produce progress reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure change control is implemented where appropriate.
• Drive additional commercial opportunities and provide financial budgetary control.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, ensuring adherence to project management standards.
• Promote project management methodologies across the business and support service improvements.

• Proven experience managing HR/Payroll systems projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with high attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving expertise, with a focus on managing risks and issues.
• Commercially astute, with experience in…