Project Manager (Contract) - HR

Job description / Role

Who we are
Chalhoub is the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. With more than 700 stores, 300 brands, and 60 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of the organisation’s growth, we are looking to develop a world class digital and e-commerce capability. Building on our strong data foundations, we are looking to create an agile and truly customer-centric organisation to deliver significant growth. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey.

The role
Our Project Manager will guide a taskforce to deliver a portfolio of HR projects on time, including Kronos and Success Factors SAP, within allocated budgets and with quality using either traditional waterfall or Agile Scrum methodologies.

What you'll be doing
• Follow all relevant PMO policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Optimize the usage of internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects, within scope and within budget, by minimizing and mitigating project risks
• Lead the development of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Approve project plans and track progress
• Review and approve changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Ensure proper and timely project testing to ensure deliverables are of high quality
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Champion the relationship building with the business stakeholders, internal resources and external vendors
• Ensure systematic project documentation
• Deliver project in both Agile (preferably) Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
• Projects are Data Protection for the Middle east & KRONOS

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed
• Must have experience with data protection in Europe or any other country where it has been implemented in the last 5 years
• Knowledge of Kronos is a plus
• Project Management experience minimum 4-5 years
• Large scale or global PM experience is also very welcomed
• Knowledge of Success Factors SAP and any other Human Capital systems or tech implementation is ideal
• HR Transformation experience is a plus
• Ex Consultant or in house Project Manager experience welcomed
• Must be extremely organised
• Must have experience managing multiple projects
• Familiar with system testing, UAT & training
• Must be tech savvy and a general interest in technology
• Change Management & proven stakeholder management experience
• Must be willing to get hands ‘dirty’! This PM is not just allocating tasks but also prepared to do the tasks
• Reporting – preparing management reports, RAID logs, engagements analytics and progress reports for each project

What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.