Talencia Consulting - Project Manager

Location : Belgium
Start date : ASAP
Duration : 3 - 6 months + extension(s)

Senior IT Project Manager - workforce management application

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a Workforce Management project, covering the analysis of RFP responses and the implementation of an application delivered by an external supplier.
The solution will support employee scheduling, working time management and employee evaluations.
You will coordinate HR stakeholders, IT teams, Procurement and external partners throughout supplier evaluation, implementation and rollout. Knowledge of HR processes and experience delivering a similar project are highly desirable.

Description

• RFP analysis & supplier evaluation: Analyse supplier proposals against business and technical requirements, compare implementation approaches, identify gaps and risks, and support supplier selection.
  
• Project management: Lead the full project lifecycle, managing scope, planning, budget, resources, quality and change.
  
• Business & IT coordination: Work with HR stakeholders, Business Analysts and technical teams to clarify requirements and ensure the solution meets business needs.
  
• Supplier management: Coordinate the selected supplier's activities, monitor commitments and deliverables, and manage dependencies with internal teams.
  
• Application implementation: Oversee configuration, integrations, data migration and deployment of the supplier-delivered application.
  
• Testing & UAT: Coordinate testing and user acceptance with HR and business teams, ensuring issues are addressed before go-live.
  
• Reporting & governance: Prepare weekly status reports, Steering Committee presentations and PMO updates, following established project management standards.
  
• Risk & issue management: Identify risks, track mitigation actions and resolve or escalate issues.
  
• Change & rollout: Coordinate communication, training, business readiness and transition to operational support.
  
• Team leadership: Functionally manage up to five team members, including Business Analysts, developers and testers.
  

Required skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in IT project management in a business or industry environment
  
• Proven experience implementing business applications delivered by external suppliers
  
• Experience analysing RFP responses, evaluating supplier proposals and supporting solution selection
  
• Strong supplier management and coordination skills
  
• PMP, Prince2 or equivalent project management certification
  
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and executive reporting skills
  
• Experience managing budgets, planning, risks and project dependencies
  
• Ability to lead projects independently and coordinate business and technical teams
  

Preferred experience:

• Previous implementation of a Workforce Management solution or a similar HR application
  
• Knowledge of HR processes, particularly workforce planning, employee scheduling, time and attendance, and employee evaluations
  
• Experience with application integrations and data migration
  
• SAP knowledge is a strong plus
  
• A retail/Supply background is an asset
  

Education & languages:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent
  
• Good understanding of current and emerging technologies
  
• Native French or Dutch required, combined with Fluent English