HR Transformation & Programme Management Lead Job at Vodafone (Pune)

HR Product & Services Transformation Lead

We are seeking a dynamic transformation leader to drive the end-to-end delivery ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced professional with 15–20 years in HR Services, HR Transformation, HRIT, or large-scale enterprise transformation
Proven track record in leading global HR technology programmes across multiple regions
Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP and Oracle, and digital adoption tools like WalkMe
Strong background in technology migration, data integration, and platform rationalisation in complex multi-market environments
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, change management, and communications, with the ability to influence senior leaders
Agile and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity and deliver impact in fast-paced, multicultural environments
Commercially aware, with strategic thinking and an innovation mindset

Job Responsibility

Translate strategic priorities into executable transformation programmes aligned with the 5-year HR roadmap
Establish and lead robust programme governance, managing risks, timelines, and interdependencies across workstreams
Act as the strategic interface between HR Services, IT, and senior HR leadership to ensure alignment and adoption
Drive delivery of major initiatives including SAP agreement deliverables, EIC sunset and ESM implementation, WalkMe, People Intelligence, and Advanced Analytics
Oversee technology migration, data integration, and interoperability across HR systems, ensuring scalability and compliance
Champion agile ways of working and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Lead enterprise-wide change management and communication strategies to support adoption of new HR products and services
Track and report on benefits realisation, ensuring measurable business value from HR technology investments

What we offer

Opportunity to lead a global HR transformation agenda with significant strategic impact
Exposure to cutting-edge HR technologies, AI, GenAI, and automation initiatives
Work in a collaborative, multicultural environment with senior leadership visibility
Drive innovation and shape the future of HR operating models across VOIS

Head of GBS Transformation

Unilever is on a bold transformation journey to become a company fit for the age...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) leading large-scale, complex transformation or enterprise delivery programmes within global organisations
Strong background in business operations and/or Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or shared services environments
Proven track record of delivering multi-year transformation portfolios with measurable efficiency, service, and value outcomes
Demonstrated experience working closely with senior executives in highly matrixed, global organisations
Strong grounding in programme governance, operational execution, and performance management
Exceptional programme and portfolio delivery leadership, with strong governance, milestone management, and execution discipline
Executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders
Highly effective executive communicator, both verbal and written, able to craft and deliver coherent, impactful narratives
Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen, linking delivery to business performance
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage complexity, and drive momentum across regions and functions

Job Responsibility

Own and orchestrate a complex, multi-year portfolio of concurrent GBS transformation programmes, ensuring clear prioritisation, sequencing, and alignment across functional value streams and enterprise initiatives
Maintain a high-level, enterprise-wide view of delivery, actively managing interdependencies, critical path risks, and sequencing across GBS, GDT, and adjacent transformation programmes
Translate the Chief GBS Officer’s ambition and enterprise direction into a coherent, integrated portfolio of initiatives, balancing pace, capacity, and value across multiple workstreams
Ensure transformation initiatives are tightly integrated across GBS, GDT, and functional partners, avoiding fragmentation, optimising sequencing, and maximising end-to-end enterprise value
Maintain a relentless focus on outcomes and realised impact, including efficiency, user experience, scalability, and sustained value delivery
Partner closely with Value Stream leaders and global process owners to enable disciplined execution of value-stream-led transformation across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing and other enterprise operations
Support the shift from activity-based delivery to outcome, performance, and value-stream-oriented execution
Lead the GBS transformation delivery, dependencies, risks, and progress
Establish and run robust programme governance, milestones, cadence, and performance tracking aligned to Unilever standards
Track benefits delivery and operational performance improvements with transparency and pace, enabling informed executive decision-making

Business Change Management Lead

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers...

Location

Egypt , Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in leading change management for large-scale transformation programmes using waterfall, agile, and lean methodologies
Strong understanding of business processes in Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Operations, and IT
Deep knowledge of agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and lean principles
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels, including C-level
Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
Certification in Change Management (e.g., APMG, Prosci, CMI)
Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master, AgilePM) preferred
Project Management experience or certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
Postgraduate qualification in Management or Business is desirable

Job Responsibility

Design and execute tailored change management strategies for complex transformation programmes
Lead change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement planning, and readiness evaluations
Develop and deliver change interventions including communications, training, coaching, and reinforcement
Integrate change management into agile delivery frameworks, aligning with sprints, releases, and MVPs
Facilitate workshops and change events to co-create solutions and drive adoption
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed change activities into backlog planning and delivery cycles
Monitor and report on change adoption, resistance, and mitigation strategies using performance metrics
Ensure compliance with Vodafone’s governance standards and agile principles
Identify and manage change risks and issues, recommending mitigation strategies
Partner with HR and Communications to assess organisational impacts and deliver consistent messaging

Market Engagement Lead

We are seeking a Market Engagement Lead to join our HR Transformation function. ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced in HR transformation or large-scale change programmes within a multinational environment
Strong understanding of HR processes and priorities
Skilled in stakeholder management with the ability to influence and build trust across diverse cultures
Excellent communication and facilitation skills to bridge global and local perspectives
Proficient in managing workshops, requirement-gathering sessions, and change impact assessments
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a matrixed organisation
Holds a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday) and project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall

Job Responsibility

Lead structured engagement with HR teams across markets to gather, validate, and prioritise local requirements for transformation programmes
Represent market perspectives in global design forums, ensuring compliance and operational nuances are addressed
Drive readiness and change management activities to support deployment of global HR solutions
Coordinate with solution owners, IT, and process leads to resolve market-specific issues and escalations promptly
Monitor market adoption and feedback post-implementation, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Maintain a repository of market-specific requirements, decisions, and deviations for governance purposes
Support training and communication efforts to ensure consistent understanding of transformation objectives and solution capabilities

What we offer

Opportunity to work on global HR transformation initiatives impacting multiple markets
Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration
A dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement

Employee Central Payroll Programme Manager

My client is seeking an experienced HRIS Programme Manager to join its technolog...

Location

Ireland , Cavan

Salary:

Not provided

Lawrence Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
5+ years’ experience in senior IT project or programme management roles
Demonstrable experience delivering HRIS programmes in complex or multi-entity environments
Strong, hands-on experience implementing SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll (ECP) (or SAP Payroll within SuccessFactors / SAP HCM environments)
In-depth understanding of payroll operations, statutory compliance, integrations, and data dependencies
Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external system integrators
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience operating within matrixed, regional, or global organisations

Job Responsibility

Lead and govern the delivery of multiple HRIS projects within a structured programme framework
Own the end-to-end implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, ensuring delivery to scope, time, and budget
Ensure HR technology initiatives align with organisational strategy, HR transformation goals, and operational priorities
Manage programme-level dependencies, risks, and resource planning across concurrent workstreams
Provide clear leadership, direction, and reporting to senior stakeholders, including programme status, risks, and mitigation plans
Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors to define requirements, timelines, and success criteria
Oversee system configuration, testing cycles, data migration, parallel runs, and go-live readiness
Ensure payroll solutions meet all statutory, regulatory, and compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions
Drive governance, change control, and quality assurance throughout the programme lifecycle

Customer Operations HRBP for PTAB

In this exciting role you will be responsible for the development and execution ...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in HR or SC functions
Preferred previous HRBP experience
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Advanced degree preferred
Critical Skills: Organizational design
Change Management
Digital Skills (Advanced AI knowledge, Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Data Analytics, AI Agents)
Stakeholder Management
Talent to Value
Capability building
Workforce Planning

Job Responsibility

Participate in business planning to ensure alignment of HR delivery with business goals
Business partner senior leaders and directors
Leads complex change and transformation programs
Leads and manages talent management processes
Activates and deploys the global Talent programmes
Contributes to #1 Supplier Agenda by ensuring rigorous Capability Building
Collaborates with the business for the creation a high-performance culture
Supports leaders in building their teams
Utilizes key HR tools, systems and processes
Leads the delivery of, and compliance with, Unilever HR policies

Fulltime

HR Project Manager

An exciting opportunity to join Wickes as part of a dynamic project team respons...

Location

United Kingdom , Northampton

Salary:

Not provided

Wickes

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in project coordination, ideally within HR, Payroll, or IT transformation
Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Trello)
Advanced MS Excel skills
Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to challenge and follow up with senior stakeholders constructively
Strong tenacity and accountability mindset — able to maintain up-to-date plans and hold others to agreed actions
High attention to detail with clear visibility of progress, risks, and blockers
Strong understanding of the software implementation lifecycle (Discovery, Build, Test, Deploy)
Ability to review team updates and identify themes, risks, and escalation points

Job Responsibility

Schedule Management: Maintain and update the master project plan
Track key milestones including Configuration, Mock Data Loads, UAT, and Parallel Runs
Maintain and manage the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
Proactively alert the Programme Lead to any potential delays, risks, or slippage
Meeting & Logistics Governance: Organise and facilitate Project Board meetings, workstream check-ins, and workshops
Record accurate minutes and proactively track action completion
Documentation Control: Act as the central custodian for all project documentation
Ensure functional specifications, data mapping documents, approvals, and sign-offs are stored correctly in line with audit and GDPR compliance requirements
Budget Monitoring: Track project spend against agreed budget
Ensure all costs are accurately recorded and managed in collaboration with the Programme Lead

What we offer

Competitive bonus (2027 period)
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
financial education & loans
access to parental, menopause and fertility support

Fulltime

HR Business Partner – Asset Management Private Markets

We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to join our Private Markets team on a f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

LegalAndGeneral

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR initiatives
Knowledge of organisational design and business transformation
Understanding of UK employment law and HR policies and procedures
Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience guiding talent, performance and cultural development activities
Ability to analyse and interpret HR data to support decision‑making
A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Job Responsibility

Partnering with senior leaders to support and deliver the Private Markets People Strategy
Leading or contributing to key people projects, programmes and annual HR cycles
Providing proactive, solutions‑focused guidance across all aspects of the employee lifecycle
Managing and guiding organisational development and business transformation
Driving the talent agenda by facilitating talent reviews and supporting succession planning
Collaborating with Reward colleagues to shape and implement appropriate reward approaches
Maintaining visibility of the employee relations climate and promoting constructive problem solving
Working closely with HRBPs and HR Centres of Expertise to ensure alignment and a cohesive people strategy

What we offer

The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
Generous pension contribution
Life assurance
Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
Competitive family leave
Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online

Fulltime

HR Transformation & Programme Management Lead

Vodafone

Location:
India , Pune

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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