AMS PSR

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a HR Digital Project Manager (Inside IR35) for a 4 month contract based Remotely.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Digital Project Manager to lead the transition between two contracts for our Country Based Staff (CBS) Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This role is pivotal in ensuring continuity, functionality, and value from our new supplier arrangement. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end transition process, coordinating internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and delivering a robust project plan that includes training timelines and ensures the new contract meets our operational and strategic needs.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a HR Digital Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• ATS Contract Transition Management 
• Lead the transition from the current ATS contract to the new supplier arrangement. Ensure that all deliverables, timelines, and dependencies are clearly defined and managed throughout the transition period.
• Stakeholder Coordination 
• Act as the central point of contact between internal teams and the external ATS supplier. Facilitate regular communication, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.
• Project Planning and Delivery 
• Design, maintain, and execute a comprehensive project plan that outlines key milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies. Ensure the plan is regularly updated and communicated to all stakeholders.
• Functionality Assurance 
• Work closely with technical and operational teams to define and validate the functionality required from the new ATS contract. Monitor supplier performance and ensure that the solution deliverables align with agreed specifications and business needs.
• Training and Change Management 
• Integrate training timelines and activities into the project plan. Coordinate with HR colleagues, based in HR Hubs around the world, to ensure staff are adequately trained on the new ATS before go-live. Support change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption.
• Risk and Issue Management 
• Identify potential risks and issues early, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate where necessary. Maintain a risk register and ensure proactive management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reporting and Governance 
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and governance boards. Prepare status reports, highlight achievements, and flag any concerns or deviations from the plan.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in digital project management, ideally within a public sector or contract-driven environment.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including implementation or supplier management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).
• Demonstrable experience managing transitions between digital contracts or platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to design and maintain detailed project plans.
• Familiarity with digital service delivery and functionality testing.
• Experience in planning and delivering training programmes as part of project rollouts.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with government departments and experience of working with global stakeholders.
• Understanding of procurement and contract management processes.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".