SuccessFactors - Project Manager

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your Role And Responsibilities As a Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of business system implementation projects, working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP SuccessFactors or similar business system implementations, managing scope, timeline, budget, and risks
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams (10–50 members), including functional, technical, and strategy consultants
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and high client satisfaction
• Drive project governance, reporting, and issue resolution to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Collaborate with internal leadership to support practice growth, talent development, go-to-market initiatives, and continuous improvement of delivery methods

Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 2–3 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Minimum 6+ years of overall professional experience
• Proven experience managing business system implementations (e.g., ERP, HCM, or similar platforms)
• Demonstrated experience managing projects with a value of at least $1.5M
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a consulting or client-facing environment
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 5 days per week based on client needs

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience managing SAP SuccessFactors implementations or experience with other cloud-based HR systems (e.g., SAP ECC, Workday, UKG/Kronos, Workforce Software)
• Previous experience working on HR or talent transformation-related projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience working in a consulting environment with large enterprise clients
• Bilingualism (English and French or Spanish) or additional languages considered an asset