HR Transformation Project Manager

Your mission: We’re seeking an experienced HR Transformation Project Manager with a strong background in complex, EU-wide HR initiatives and a proven ability to deliver at pace in a dynamic environment on an 18-month fixed term contract. A solid understanding of change management is essential, as the role involves leading and supporting multiple high-impact projects. This position follows a hybrid working model: 10 days per month at our state-of-the-art Watford office.

What you will do: You will be responsible for driving organizational change by managing interdependent projects that contribute to Epson’s transformation goals.

• Project Initiation
• Establish project structure and change management approach
• Project Planning
• Prepare budgets and manage vendor selection and contracts as required
• Facilitate project workshops and finalize scope
• Develop project plans and ensure resource alignment
• Define project roles and lead responsibilities
• Align project charters with business strategy for cohesive delivery
• Project Delivery
• Implement project and change plans
• Ensure quality standards and track progress via PMO reporting
• Oversee cross-team collaboration and remove delivery blockers
• Project Closure
• Address gaps and embed change outcomes
• Transfer documentation and knowledge to stakeholders
• Conduct retrospectives and share lessons learned

What we ask for:

Essential:

• Extensive experience in managing and coordinating multiple complex projects
• Strong grasp of project methodologies, team dynamics, and industry practices
• Proficient in tools like MS Project, Jira, and Azure DevOps
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
• Deadline-driven with high accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective in matrix and multicultural environments
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influence
• Critical thinker with creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proactive, resilient, and results-focused
• Self-motivated and works independently
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent level of English (verbal and written)

Desirable:

• Waterfall methodology (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Agile methodology (e.g., PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Agile)
• Change management (e.g., PROSCI)

We are keen to hear from you even if you don’t match all listed requirements, but you identify with our brand and passion for innovation.

What we offer:

Our benefits You will have access to a wide range of flexible benefits including a strong contributory pension plan, private healthcare, life cover, gym membership, an Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts on Epson and Seiko products, and more. Epson also promotes hybrid working, with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year.

Our heritage We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years Running. Epson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any necessary accommodations during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining our team. If you require additional assistance for your application or wheelchair access to our facilities, please email recruitment@epson.eu. A member of our team will be happy to assist you.