Sr Project Manager to Lead HR Transformation or ERP Transformation

FirstCloudinc•Dallas, TX

71d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale HR Transformation or ERP Transformation initiatives for global enterprises. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership experience within complex, multi-country environments and has a proven record of managing cross-functional implementation teams across HRIS, ERP, Talent, Learning, and Workforce technologies. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, a deep understanding of enterprise transformation methodologies, and the ability to orchestrate onshore/offshore/global teams. You will drive project planning, governance, execution, and value realization while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business outcomes. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, a deep understanding of enterprise transformation methodologies, and the ability to orchestrate onshore/offshore/global teams. You will drive project planning, governance, execution, and value realization while ensuring alignment with customer expectations and business outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field.
10–12 years of project management experience, including at least 5 years managing enterprise HR or ERP transformation programs.
Direct experience delivering implementations in HRIS (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Cornerstone, UKG) or ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Odoo, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
Strong understanding of HR or ERP processes across global operations.
Demonstrated success managing global, cross-functional teams across time zones.
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (PMP, Agile, SCRUM preferred).
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certification.
Experience with multi-country payroll, global HR models, or complex ERP integration landscapes.
Background in consulting, professional services, or enterprise technology delivery.
Experience with large data migrations, global process harmonization, and change management.
Ability to manage multi-million-dollar project budgets and contractual responsibilities.
Strategic planning and execution leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
Excellent relationship-building and client-facing communication
High accountability, ownership mindset, and leadership presence
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, global delivery environments

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large HR or ERP transformation initiatives across multiple geographies.
Create and manage project plans, staffing models, risk registers, schedules, and financial forecasts.
Ensure delivery milestones, quality standards, and contract commitments are met.
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and business leaders.
Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and program reviews.
Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and dependencies with clarity and transparency.
Manage global delivery teams, including onshore, offshore, and nearshore resources.
Allocate workstreams, define roles, and ensure alignment across functional, technical, and QA teams.
Foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and maintain cohesive delivery across time zones.
Lead HR or ERP workstreams, including Core HR, Payroll, Compensation, Learning, Talent, Recruiting, Finance, SCM, or other functional domains, depending on project scope.
Ensure adherence to implementation methodologies, governance frameworks, and quality standards.
Oversee functional design, configuration, integration coordination, testing cycles, and cutover activities.
Identify project risks early and drive mitigation strategies.
Manage scope changes, impact assessments, and change approvals.
Ensure documentation, compliance, and audit readiness for all project activities.
Lead go-live readiness assessments and cutover planning.
Support hyper care, production stabilization, and handoff to support/operations teams.
Evaluate lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.