Interim HR Systems Programme Manager

A Public Sector organisation in South London are seeking an Oracle HCM Programme Manager to deliver their new HCM system. The HR System Programme Manager will play a lead role in planning, coordinating and driving delivery of the Oracle Cloud HCM implementation and related modules. This role will provide dedicated programme management leadership across the technical delivery of the programme, helping to replace a manual and intensive HR systems offering with an integrated, secure and scalable Oracle-based solution. A key focus of the role will be maintaining delivery momentum in a complex environment with multiple dependencies, including, stakeholder availability, data quality activity, testing strategy, payroll parallel runs and change readiness. You will work closely with technical specialists, business SMEs and programme sponsors to ensure the solution is delivered in line with agreed objectives, controls and milestones, while supporting effective decision-making and transparent reporting through programme governance frameworks. The role will also be important in helping to manage delivery risks associated with resource availability, integration complexity, legacy system replacement, user adoption and the timing of phased go-lives. As part of a high-profile transformation aligned to the launch of a new People Strategy, the HR System Programme Manager will help ensure the programme delivers the intended operational, financial and strategic benefits, while supporting a smooth transition from legacy systems to the new Oracle HCM environment. This role will require the following experience: • Successful experience of delivering Oracle HCM system implementations, ideally within an enterprise-scale environment that involves multiple workstreams, interdependencies and phased delivery. • Experience migrating from legacy HR and payroll systems (e.g. iTrent, MHR), including data mapping, reconciliation and payroll parallel runs. • Experience integrating Oracle HCM with Finance systems (e.g. Oracle ERP, GL, payroll costing, project accounting). • Understanding of HR architecture, including downstream integration and reporting environments. • Demonstrable experience of delivering other large-scale system or technical transformation programmes across cross-functional business and technical teams. • Experience of managing delivery across multiple stakeholder groups, including senior sponsors, subject matter experts, technical specialists, suppliers and operational teams, while maintaining strong governance and clear accountability. • Experience of Agile and PRINCE2 framework principles within a technology function underpinned with a Programme Management and / or PM qualification / certification such as MSP, PRINCE2, agile certifications.