IT Project Manager - HCM, HR Solutions Remote (UK) £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35 6-month contract - virtual desktop provided, use own laptop Applause IT are recruiting for a Project Manager for a global HR technology consultancy that designs and delivers enterprise Workday and SAP HCM solutions. Their team leads multi-country HR, payroll and talent-transformation programmes for blue-chip clients worldwide. The Project Manager will steer complex projects worth £1 million, coordinating global resources and vendors to deliver on time, on budget and to the highest quality. Key Responsibilities Lead full-lifecycle Workday and SAP HCM projects (Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Compensation, Time & Attendance) from initiation through to hand-over. Build and manage the integrated project plan; align resources, dependencies and timelines across multiple work-streams. Track scope, schedule, cost and quality, escalating variances and driving corrective actions to keep delivery on track. Own project budgets exceeding £1 million, produce accurate forecasts and present clear financial health reports. Coordinate global project teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring effective vendor management and resource utilisation. Identify and mitigate risks/issues, maintaining executive-level visibility through concise status reporting. Champion best-practice PM methodologies, capturing lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.Required Skills & Experience 3-5 years' experience as a Project Manager (7 years' overall professional background). Proven success delivering complex HCM or payroll projects for global customers under tight timelines. Outstanding verbal/written communication and stakeholder-management skills up to C-suite level. Resourceful, calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly to maintain high client satisfaction. Vendor-management expertise and experience working in HR consulting, payroll or outsourcing environments. Demonstrable track record managing budgets in excess of £1 million. PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification (or actively working towards). Fluent English (written and oral).Desired Proficiency with professional PM toolsets such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet or equivalent.IT Project Manager - 6 Months - Remote (UK) - £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35