Global HRIS Implementation Project Lead

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end global implementation of the Darwinbox HRIS platform across multiple regions and business units.

Develop and manage the project plan, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and governance structure.

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams involving HR, Technology, Payroll, Finance, and external implementation partners.

• Ensure delivery is aligned with business objectives, budget, scope, and agreed timelines.

• Drive decision-making and escalation management throughout the project lifecycle.

HRIS & Process Design

• Partner with HR stakeholders to review, standardise, and optimise global HR processes.

• Translate HR operational and business requirements into functional system specifications and technology requirements.

• Ensure the system configuration supports core HR processes including employee lifecycle management, organisational management, workflows, approvals, reporting, and integrations.

• Support data governance, data migration, validation, and system testing activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between HR, Technology teams, external vendors, and business leaders globally.

• Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and design discussions with stakeholders across regions.

• Build strong working relationships to drive alignment, engagement, and adoption.

• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and steering committees.

Change Management & Adoption

• Support organisational change management activities to ensure successful user adoption.

• Develop communication, training, and stakeholder engagement plans.

• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) and support go-live readiness activities.

• Drive continuous improvement and post-implementation stabilisation initiatives.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure implementation aligns with company policies, security standards, and relevant data privacy regulations.

• Maintain clear project documentation, process maps, and governance records.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and implementation challenges proactively.

OTHER

• Accountable for leading an engaged team, providing direction and promoting collaboration while ensuring they are enabled to carry out the goals and objectives of the business 

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

JOB CONTEXT:

Success Measures

• Successful global rollout of the Darwinbox HRIS platform within agreed timelines and budget.

• High stakeholder engagement and adoption across regions.

• Effective integration of HR processes and technology solutions.

• Smooth transition to business-as-usual operations post-implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field.

• Previous experience implementing Darwinbox cloud-based HRIS platform.

• Proven experience leading HRIS or HR technology implementations in a global organisation.

• Strong understanding of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.

• Experience working closely with Technology/IT teams and third-party system vendors.

• Ability to translate business and HR requirements into technical/system requirements.

• Strong project management capabilities with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple levels of the organisation.

• Experience managing global stakeholders across different regions and time zones.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Preferred

• HRIS, PMP, Prince2, Agile, or related project management certification.

• Experience in change management and organisational transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of HR data governance, integrations, and reporting frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking

• Collaboration and influencing

• Project leadership

• Communication and facilitation

• Change management

• Attention to detail

• Problem solving

• Delivery focus