We have a unique opportunity for an HRIS Project Manager to join one of the world’s largest travel brands during a high-profile, global, enterprise-wide system implementation. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a global project team in delivering the implementation of the Workday system across 26 countries impacting 15,000 employees. You’ll collaborate closely with our people and culture, technology, project and change management teams, as well as the selected systems integrator to scope, plan and deploy Workday.
About the Role: Reporting jointly to the Global people and culture team and the technology business, as the HRIS Implementation Project Manager you will be responsible for working with our system implementation partner on a two in a box basis to plan and execute the successful implementation of Workday within scope, schedule and budget. With international travel required, this role will be based out of our Southbank office located in Brisbane. Please note this is an 18 month contract role.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning the project scoping, the definition of work packages and the interdependencies as the part of the initial project setup
- Defining the methodology and governance to manage the project
- Creating the project management plan
- Managing the day-to-day progress of the project throughout its life cycle including the budget and stakeholders of the project
- Providing status reports to project sponsors and stakeholders
- Managing the risks and issues that arise over the project life cycle, as well as devising mitigation responses
- Managing the resources across the various projects in the project
To be successful in this role you will have:
- 10+ years’ experience managing projects and programs in the travel / HCM space
- Proven experience managing full-suite HRIS/HCM implementation, with a strong preference for experience with Workday
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in project management and project management tools and methodologies
- Expertise in project planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and vendor management
- Experience in data migration, integration, and global HR compliance
- Experience with global rollouts, managing regional HR processes, and understanding cultural differences
- Skilled in leading organizational change, stakeholder management, and clear communication across all levels
- Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, conflict resolution, and driving business transformation
What you'll Enjoy:
🙋🏾♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Lt
🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options
🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Los Angeles in 2025)
🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
💚Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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