Workday Project Manager

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Here at Howden, we are transforming the way we deliver HR services to our business and this is an exciting time to join our evolving HR function as we look to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to our stakeholders.

Reporting to the Workday Deployment Programme Lead, the HR Project Manager will focus on supporting the deployment of Workday globally, helping to ensure alignment and consistency across countries and businesses.

You will oversee multiple workstreams to manage project dependencies, project milestones, risks and issues. You will be reporting activity through the governance structures in place, whilst building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful incumbent will bring with them the prior experience of working in fast-paced, highly commercial, project environments, with experience in system implementations.

Key Responsibilities

·       Support the successful delivery of Workday globally.

·       Oversee multiple project workstreams (change, technical, data, for example) ensuring alignment throughout the project timeline.

·       Manage project team meetings and provide direction.

·       Liaise with stakeholders to support managing dependencies and expectations.

·       Manage the project plan and DRAID log.

·       Present & report project progress to the Programme Manager, escalating risks, issues and change requests where required.

·       Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

·       In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the HR and the company maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

Skills & Attributes

·       Experience in project managing HR and Technology enabled projects.

·       An understanding of Workday deployment projects

·       Has an PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification

·       Excellent communication and organisational skills

·       Knowledge of HR processes and best practices

·       Demonstrable record of managing project teams

·       Takes personal responsibility to deliver results.

·       Able to quickly build relationships, through communication and collaboration, with both the project team and a variety of stakeholders.

·       Can effectively collaborate, support, and give direction to drive results.

·       Can anticipate stakeholder needs and can effectively problem solve to meet the requirements of both the business and the global strategy.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)