Global Project Implementation Manager – iCIMS ATS

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Global Project Implementation Manager to lead the implementation of the iCIMS Applicant Tracking System (ATS) across our global organization. In this role, you will act as a key liaison between internal business units, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of the iCIMS solution. You will be responsible for coordinating the full project lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement, requirements capture, system configuration oversight, change management, test planning and execution, and post-go-live support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the global implementation activity of the iCIMS ATS, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including coordinating resource allocation, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across HR, IT, Legal, and business units to ensure requirements are gathered, validated, and delivered.
• Serve as a key point of contact between iCIMS implementation consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, executive updates, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
• Partner with regional HR and TA leaders to understand local needs and ensure global scalability.
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies, coordinating global teams to execute tests, track and resolve defects, and ensure product quality through unit, integration, UAT, and regression testing
• Ensure test cases cover business processes, compliance, integrations (e.g., HRIS, job boards, CRM), and candidate experience.
• Partner with System Admin teams to ensure effective system configuration, data migration, user provisioning, and environment setup.
• Collaborate with QA and vendor teams to ensure quality standards are met before go-live.
• Coordinate go-live planning, including cutover coordination, hyper care support, and performance monitoring.
• Support change and communications lead to ensure end-user adoption, training, and support readiness.
• Ensure documentation of SOPs, workflows, and training materials are completed and distributed.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in global project and program management, ideally within HR technology implementations.
• Successful track record delivering ATS/HRIS projects, preferably with iCIMS or similar platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse).
• Experience with test management, including creation of test strategies and execution oversight.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, Talent Acquisition workflows, and compliance requirements across regions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a global mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP, Prince2, Agile, or similar project management certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail, JIRA) is advantageous.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.