Senior IT&D Project Manager

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Experience: 12+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad

As a Senior IT&D Project Manager, you will spearhead large-scale HR transformation initiatives, driving digital enablement across the organization while ensuring seamless integration of HRIS and time & attendance systems. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders and technology partners to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, translating strategic goals into actionable project plans. Managing cross-functional teams and multiple concurrent projects, you will oversee resource allocation, risk mitigation and budget control to achieve on-time, on-scope, and on-budget outcomes. Your leadership will foster continuous improvement, data-driven decision making and stakeholder engagement, ultimately delivering measurable business value and a superior employee experience.

• Lead the design, implementation, and post-go-live support of enterprise HRIS and time & attendance solutions across multiple business units.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management frameworks.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and adherence to project milestones.

• Drive the adoption of best practices in program and project management, continuously improving processes and tools.

• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service level agreements for technology and consulting partners.

• Conduct stakeholder workshops and demonstrations, translating technical solutions into business value.

• Oversee data migration, integration, and governance activities, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and executive presentations.

• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues to executive leadership with actionable solutions.

• Champion change management initiatives, fostering user adoption and minimizing business disruption.

• 12+ years of experience in program and project management, preferably within HR technology or enterprise IT environments.

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale HRIS, payroll, and time & attendance transformations successfully.

• Strong knowledge of HR processes, workforce management, and compliance standards.

• PMP or equivalent certification, with formal training in agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing budgets, vendor contracts, and vendor performance.

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

• Experience with enterprise systems integration, APIs, and middleware platforms.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, fluent in English.