Oracle/HR Project Manager - Contract at IQbusiness

Job Description

• iqbusiness is seeking a senior Project Manager with strong HR and/or HCM project delivery experience to lead large-scale, enterprise HR initiatives within complex operational environments.
• This role requires a credible, hands-on PM who is a strong team player, comfortable engaging across HR, IT, vendors, and executive stakeholders, and experienced in delivering structured, outcomes-driven HR system and transformation projects. Oracle HCM experience is advantageous but not essential.

Experience and Skills

• 5+ years’ end-to-end Project Management experience, delivering complex enterprise initiatives
• Proven experience leading HR / HCM-related projects (HR systems, HR process transformation, payroll, talent, workforce systems, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior PM within multi-stakeholder, matrix environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors

Solid experience managing:

• Project planning, delivery governance, and reporting
• Budgets, resourcing, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Delivery teams across mixed delivery models
• Exposure to Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery approaches
• Experience delivering projects within large, operationally intensive organisations (e.g. financial services, mining, logistics, telecommunications, or similar)
• Oracle HCM experience is beneficial, but strong HR systems or HR transformation project experience is essential

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation & Planning

• Engage HR, IT, and business stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and success criteria
• Develop clear project plans, delivery roadmaps, and resourcing models
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Align HR system initiatives to broader business and people transformation objectives

Delivery & Execution

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams including internal teams and third-party vendors
• Oversee HR system configuration, testing, deployment, and integration activities
• Manage data migration, reporting, and integration dependencies where applicable
• Track progress against milestones, budget, and quality standards
• Provide clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders and sponsors

Close-out & Handover

• Ensure effective handover to business and support teams
• Finalise documentation, training materials, and operational readiness
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned
• Close out vendors, contracts, and financials

Qualifications

• Matric (required)
• Formal qualification in Project or Programme Management (required)
• PMBOK / PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent recognised PM certification (required)
• Degree or Diploma in HR, Business Management, Information Systems, or related field (advantageous)
• Oracle HCM certifications or training (advantageous)

Closing Date 03 April 2026