HR Transformation Project Manager

Your mission:

We’re seeking an experienced HR Transformation Project Manager with a strong background in complex, EU-wide HR initiatives and a proven ability to deliver at pace in a dynamic environment on a 12-month fixed term contract. A solid understanding of change management is essential, as the role involves leading and supporting multiple high-impact projects.

This position follows a hybrid working model: three days from home and two days in our state-of-the-art Watford office.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for driving organizational change by managing interdependent projects that contribute to Epson’s transformation goals.

Project Initiation

• Establish project structure and change management approach

Project Planning

• Prepare budgets and manage vendor selection and contracts as required
• Facilitate project workshops and finalize scope
• Develop project plans and ensure resource alignment
• Define project roles and lead responsibilities
• Align project charters with business strategy for cohesive delivery

Project Delivery

• Implement project and change plans
• Ensure quality standards and track progress via PMO reporting
• Oversee cross-team collaboration and remove delivery blockers

Project Closure

• Address gaps and embed change outcomes
• Transfer documentation and knowledge to stakeholders
• Conduct retrospectives and share lessons learned

What we ask for:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in managing and coordinating multiple complex projects
• Strong grasp of project methodologies, team dynamics, and industry practices
• Proficient in tools like MS Project, Jira, and Azure DevOps
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
• Deadline-driven with high accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective in matrix and multicultural environments
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influence
• Critical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proactive, resilient, and results-focused
• Self-motivated and works independently
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent level of English (verbal and written)

Desirable:

• Waterfall methodology (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Agile methodology (e.g., PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile)
• Change management (e.g., PROSCI)

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

Our heritage

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork, and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.