HR Digitalization Project Manager

HR Digitalization Project Manager (m/f/d)

The Nemetschek Group is a pioneer for digital transformation in the AEC/O industry and focuses on the use of open standards (OPEN BIM). As one of the world's leading groups in this industry, the Nemetschek Group increases the quality in the construction process with its intelligent software solutions and improves the digital workflow of all those involved in the process. As a result, buildings can be planned, built, and operated more efficiently, sustainably and with less impact on resources.

Within our HR Digitalization team, we are looking for a driven and experienced HR Digitalization Project Manager to join us at our headquarters in Munich. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic HR technology initiatives in a dynamic, international environment, working closely with the global Chief People Officer and senior HR leadership. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing HR operations, implementing innovative solutions (including AI), and enhancing the overall employee experience through cutting-edge digitalization projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage HR digitalization initiatives e.g. SAP SF relaunch, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Manage project teams (internal and external), assign responsibilities/tasks, and monitor performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee risk management, proactively identifying and addressing project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for system implementations, integrations, and support, ensuring contract performance and issue resolution (in collaboration with IT).
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and internal security policies throughout project lifecycles.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder communication incl. negotiations with works councils, ensuring regular updates and managing expectations.
• Support change management initiatives to drive user adoption of new digital tools and processes, including training and communication activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate HR processes, procedures & policies driving operational efficiencies, use of AI and supporting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the People Services Team to drive the operations roadmap.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience managing complex HR digitalization or HR IT projects, preferably in a matrix or multinational environment.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Solid understanding of HR technology platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM), AI technology, process automation, and data analytics solutions.
• Excellent understanding of HR processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and translate business needs into digital solutions.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (especially GDPR) and experience implementing compliant HR systems.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing service contracts.
• Change management experience and a passion for driving digital adoption and operational excellence.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, SCRUM) is a plus.
• Excellent command of English is required; German is a plus.

Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Head of HR Digitalization.
• Interfaces with: HR Leadership Team, HR Business Partners, People Services, IT, Business Process Owners, External Vendors, End Users.

Why Nemetschek?

• Impact: We offer you a diverse position in a motivating work environment where you can realize your ideas.
• Sustainable Growth: In our sustainably growing and innovative company you have the chance to develop yourself further.
• Culture: With us you work in an international team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, in which you can make a difference.
• Work-Life-Balance: We offer you various benefits in the areas of sports, nutrition, childcare and much more.
• Health: The health of all employees is important to us, which is why we offer you a wide range of health and preventive care services.
• Hybrid Way Forward: Through mobile working and variable working hours without core working hours, we enable you to be flexible, both professionally and privately.

We, the Nemetschek Group, are a global organization with employees from 60 nations. For us, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the keys to unleashing our full potential and driving true innovation. We can best support our customers in shaping the world through a diverse culture. We aim to treat EVERYONE with respect and appreciation, regardless of differences. Valuing diverse opinions and creating equal opportunities for all is of the utmost importance for us as an organization, and as individuals.