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Job Title: Project Manager – HR Transformation
Location: London (2 Days on Site)
Contract: 6 Months (Potential to Extend)
Overview
Barclays is seeking a highly capable
Project Manager with strong HR transformation and change delivery experience to lead a flagship initiative focused on the future of leadership development. The role involves managing the delivery of a digital coaching and accreditation pilot—combining AI-enabled virtual coaching and real-world delivery—with the goal of informing a broader organisational rollout in 2026.
This is a key delivery role within a complex, fast-paced transformation programme, requiring strong project governance, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of a high-visibility digital coaching and leadership development pilot for senior stakeholders
- Develop and manage robust project plans, risk logs, dependencies, and governance forums
- Drive alignment with wider HR transformation initiatives, including culture change, performance, and talent management
- Translate pilot findings into actionable insights and a strategic case for scale-up across the enterprise
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams including PMO, internal systems (e.g., Workday), and analytics
- Engage with senior stakeholders to build trust, manage expectations, and drive decision-making
- Ensure timely reporting and tracking against KPIs, milestones, and change impacts
Experience and Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering large-scale HR or business transformation projects (ideally in FS or consulting)
- Strong project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent – mandatory)
- Skilled in navigating complex matrix organisations and influencing at senior levels
- Experience with performance management, employee engagement, talent frameworks, and digital HR systems (e.g., Workday)
- Data-literate and able to collaborate effectively with insight and analytics teams to inform strategy
- Familiarity with leadership development, coaching models, or accreditation frameworks (nice to have, not essential)
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank offering consumer, corporate, and investment banking services globally. With a strong focus on innovation and responsible business, Barclays empowers colleagues to drive transformation across financial services and beyond.
Values and Inclusion
Barclays operates with a clear set of values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—that underpin everything it does. The company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive.
Hybrid Working
This role follows a hybrid model with two days a week in the London office and remote working for the remainder. Working arrangements are reviewed periodically to support both business and individual needs.
Contractor Benefits
As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you will benefit from holiday pay, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and access to lifestyle discounts and perks.
