Job Title: Project Manager Job Description The organisation is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the rollout and upgrade of its HR and payroll system, specifically focusing on iTrent. This role involves collaborating with a third-party provider to ensure a seamless transition. Experience working within the Scottish public sector or similar regulated environments is highly beneficial. Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end delivery of the iTrent implementation/upgrade, ensuring alignment with organisational HR, payroll, and digital strategies.
Coordinate internal teams, external suppliers, and technical specialists to deliver system configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live readiness.
Oversee project planning, RAID management, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement across HR, Finance, IT, and service delivery functions.
Ensure compliance with public-sector standards, data-protection requirements, and audit expectations.
Drive user-acceptance testing, training planning, and transition into Business As Usual (BAU) support.
Essential Skills
Proven Experience delivering HR/payroll system projects, with iTrent Experience highly advantageous.
Strong supplier-management skills and Experience working with third-party software vendors.
Background in Scottish public sector or similar environments is desirable.
Excellent planning, governance, and risk-management capability.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage HR, IT, and operational stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Project management
Stakeholder management
Public sector Experience
Council/local authority Experience
System and project coordination
Program management
Why Work Here? Join a forward-thinking organisation where your contributions significantly impact the development and efficiency of HR and payroll systems. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Benefit from a role that offers professional growth and the chance to work with a dedicated team. Work Environment The work environment involves collaborating with various departments such as HR, Finance, and IT, ensuring compliance with public-sector standards. You will be part of a dynamic team that uses cutting-edge technology to achieve organisational goals. The role may require flexibility in working hours to accommodate project demands.
Location Edinburgh, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.
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