Project Manager - iTrent HR & Payroll System Implementation

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving successful IT implementations?

We have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term contract to project manage the implementation of the MHR iTrent HR & Payroll Application for Bath & North East Somerset Council.

About the Role: As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the new iTrent system. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless transition.
• Overseeing the data cleanse process to ensure accurate and reliable data migration.
• Coordinating the implementation of a new iTrent instance within the cloud, working directly with application vendor Midland HR.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration between Council employees and project teams.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
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Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead the project team through all phases of the implementation, from planning to post-go-live support.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Data Migration: Oversee data cleansing activities and ensure data integrity during migration.
• Cloud Implementation: Work closely with IT, HR Operations, Financial Systems and MHR to set up the new iTrent instance within the cloud.
• Risk Management: Identify and address project risks promptly.
• Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration among internal teams, consultants, and third parties.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the successful delivery of the iTrent system on time and within budget.
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Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in IT implementations.
• Familiarity with HR & Payroll systems, preferably iTrent.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
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Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team driving digital transformation.
• Contribute to the modernisation of HR and payroll processes.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
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Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Lee Archer, Financial Systems & Development Manager, Lee_Archer@bathnes.gov.uk 01225 394267

Interview date: TBA