Program Manager

HR Technology Transformation Programme Manager

£1,000 per day | Inside IR35 | London Hybrid | Contract to April 2028

We're supporting a leading global law firm undertaking a major HR technology transformation and are seeking an experienced HR Technology Transformation Programme Manager to lead the transition from PeopleSoft HCM to Workday HCM.

This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of a global Workday programme across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. You'll be accountable for programme governance, delivery planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, business readiness, vendor management and successful deployment of the new platform.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Technology, Finance and Operations, you will oversee all phases of the transformation, including data migration, integrations, testing, deployment and post-go-live support. You'll also lead associated workstreams focused on replacing bespoke functionality currently residing outside the core HCM platform.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading large-scale global Workday HCM implementations.
• Strong background delivering HR technology transformation programmes within complex organisations.
• Experience migrating from PeopleSoft environments.
• Excellent programme governance, financial management and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, vendors and business stakeholders across an international environment.
• Previous experience within a law firm or professional services environment is strongly preferred.

Contract Details

📍 London-based hybrid working (approximately 30% office attendance)

📅 Contract through to April 2028

💷 Up to £1,000 per day

📄 Inside IR35

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a business-critical global transformation programme for a leading international law firm. The role offers significant executive exposure, a long-term contract horizon, and the chance to shape the future HR technology landscape of a highly respected professional services organisation.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex Workday transformations within legal or professional services environments, I'd be keen to speak with you.