HR Systems Project Manager

Macildowie is delighted to be working in partnership with a local authority client to recruit an experienced Interim Project Manager to lead the migration of its existing Zellis HR and Payroll system to the cloud platform. This is a key transformation project requiring an experienced project professional who can work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, ICT and system suppliers to ensure a smooth and successful implementation. The successful candidate will oversee the project from planning through to delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved within agreed timescales and governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of the Zellis cloud migration project. • Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and governance arrangements. • Coordinate internal stakeholders, suppliers and third-party partners. • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and reporting. • Support testing, data migration, user acceptance testing and implementation activities. • Ensure business readiness, training and change management requirements are effectively managed. • Provide regular progress updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders. About You • Proven experience delivering system implementation, transformation or cloud migration projects. • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. • Experience working with HR, Payroll or Workforce Management systems is highly desirable. • Knowledge of Zellis systems would be advantageous. • An understanding of local government or public sector environments would be beneficial. • Able to work independently while coordinating a range of stakeholders and project workstreams. This opportunity offers a flexible commitment of approximately two days per week, with hybrid and remote working arrangements available. It would suit an experienced interim project manager seeking to support a significant technology and business change programme within the public sector.