People Project Manager
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AVEVA is seeking a People Project Manager in Cambridge on a full-time fixed term contract, hybrid with 50% office presence, leading transformation projects within the People/HR function and supporting larger programs led by a Senior PM. The ideal candidate builds relationships, influences stakeholders, solves problems, and brings HR project experience such as payroll or HR systems, with strong project management tools, governance, superb presentation and organization skills, and qualifications like PRINCE2, Agile or CIPD. Tips: tailor your CV to show HR project delivery and change management, highlight regional/global exposure, quantify impact, and prepare concise case studies. Submit via the application portal with a focused cover letter and mention accessibility needs.
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Job Title: People Project Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid (50% working time at the office)
Employment Type: Full time - Fixed term contract
The job
Leading projects which have an impact both internally to the People team and externally to the business, this role manages projects which contribute towards transformational change or enable the People team to support the business through significant change. The Project Manager will manage projects of low to medium complexity and / or support larger programmes led by a Senior Project Manager. The role holder will also support People team colleagues to initiate their own projects, providing tools and guidance. They will also lead or participate in People team initiatives related to continuous improvement. The role is goal oriented and requires collaboration and creativity to navigate a variety of projects.
Key responsibilities
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, to scope, within budget and to the required standard
Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation through to closure
Manage workstreams within wider programmes
Create and maintain high quality project documents
Collaborate to solve problems and manage risks, ensure stakeholders are engaged and communication and change management are well planned and delivered
Complete project reporting and comply with governance
Essential requirements
Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
Experience of managing projects within a People Team (HR) environment.
HR professional, with experience of working within an HR team
Strong problem solving skills
Experience of using project management tools and methodologies
Very strong presentation and organisation skills
Desired skills
Experience of working regionally or globally
Experience of project managing payroll or other HR systems implementation projects
Experience of project managing talent or reward projects
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP)
HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above)
Change management experience
People at AVEVA
We’re focused on the single most important part of AVEVA’s business: our employees. From recruitment and reward to experience and engagement, our partnerships across the business create and enable the conditions for every individual to thrive.
Doing the best we can for our great people requires quick thinking – and big thinking. Our team is as involved in the day-to-day activities affecting the employee experience as we are in the global transformation projects shaping AVEVA’s future. Join us and become part of a diverse and vibrant group that’s striving to make every day at AVEVA even better than the last.
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UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
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Hybrid working
We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
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About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
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AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.