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PROGRAM MANAGER ITD HR

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Job ID FRA00096 Primary Location Madrid, Spain Business Unit The Adecco Group Department Project Management Work ModeHybrid
About the role

Mission: 

  • Manages Program and projects from conception successfully through to completion on Time, Budget and Quality.
  • Effectively leveraging and monitoring IT external Vendors, coordinating a team of IT experts and technical resources, and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders
  • Brings subject matter expertise in multiple business and/or technology domains to solve business problems or needs (especially in HR technologies).
What you’ll be doing
  • Overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating activities pertaining to technology and business function projects in accordance with our project management methodology. 
  • Consults with management and reviews project proposals to determine goals, time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of resources 
  • Develops project plans, specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans and allocation of available resources 
  • Coordinates assignment of project personnel 
  • Works closely with Business & IT stakeholders for any escalations and works closely with all IT team members on all the required phases of a project from start to finish. 
  • Anticipates the impact of the project on the organization and proactively manages the change, aligning with key leaders  
  • Applies advanced ability to manage external resources (e.g. cross-functionally or multi-disciplinary) including offshore delivery models 
  • Applies advanced ability to negotiate with and influence internal/external partners resources 
  • Applies advanced ability to manage identified project risks and implement mitigation actions.  
  • Applies leadership skills that include delegation and team-building and efficient/effective resource management and use of teams 
  • Projects Budget management – planning, tracking, maintaining as required 
  • Stakeholder management - Actively enroll senior business leadership in support and on-going ownership of major projects 
  • Certified in project management as a result of following a recognized pattern/structure of training in advanced project management skills or equivalent proven experience 
  • Achieves agreed targets in terms of quality, time and cost 
  • Adheres to defined management and delivery processes for IT projects and other policies relevant to the project scope (e.g. HW/SW standards, Internal Controls, Compliance & Information Security) 
  • Ensures delivery of project results according to agreed quality, schedules and cost whilst maintaining customer satisfaction. 
  • Leads the assigned project personnel to jointly achieve high customer satisfaction 
About you
  • At least 6+ years of working experience, 4 – 6 of those years with project or Program management experience in a large global IT organization or consultancy
  • Proven track record successfully delivering projects with budget responsibility
  • Ideal knowledge of HR IT technology (ie SAP Success Factors, Service Now, Talent Link)  
  • Ideal knowledge in one or multiple HR processes: Time Management, Performance Management, Employee onboarding, Document Management, Case Management
  • Capability to lead global virtual teams
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels
  • Knowledge of IT Project Methodologies
  • Hands-on experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills essential
  • English level: expert

Education:

  • University degree preferably in a business or technical subject or any comparable education
  • PMI / Prince2 (or similar industry standard project management qualification desirable)
Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: CourageCollaborationCustomer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 12-05-2025

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Get to Know Us

We don't tick boxes – we think outside them. At the Adecco Group, we lead the way in enabling organisations to adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone, means we prioritise putting people first, providing autonomy and support to enhance productivity and growth. Every year, our 50,000+ employees worldwide enable millions of people to succeed in the world of work. We upskill and reskill more than half a million people annually, enhancing employability and accelerating careers.

Diversity & Inclusion at The Adecco Group

We are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business focused on providing talent solutions and advisory services, we envision a world in which everyone has the chance to participate in the world of work. Our aim is to acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives, encouraging inclusive decision-making processes that value each colleague's contributions, skills, experience, and potential. We work actively to create the conditions that support a culture and work environment of belonging, trust, and participation. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is built around several pillars that underpin our work, including structural and conscious inclusion, leadership, and accountability.

Culture

Our "people first" approach means prioritising the wellbeing of our colleagues, always. Employee wellbeing has never been more important, and we continuously work to improve how we support our people to be holistically happy and healthy, no matter what the current climate.

"We aspire to become a benchmark as a top-class employer, by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and healthy environment for all." - Sarah Cheyne - Group VP Talent Experience, Inclusion and People Analytics

Learn more about The Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. Our powerful purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We build and incubate capabilities in areas where persistent skills shortages exist and connect that talent to organisations to power their success. Our core operations are split into 3 distinct Global Business Units (GBU’s) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH. With these services we help individuals fulfil and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities.. At the Adecco Group, everyone has a voice and there are extensive opportunities to satisfy your curiosity, share your skills, and take your career in any direction.

Success profile

Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)

  • Putting people first - be that your colleagues, clients or customers
    10
  • Always willing to develop self and learn; you are curious and support a culture of continuous learning in order to evolve professionally
    8
  • Seeks to empower others and collaborate with a collective spirit
    10
  • Engages and connects with others in a meaningful and respectful way to achieve common goals
    9
  • Initiates activities and decision making; perseveres with courage and energy to drive results
    8
Traits are on a scale of 0 to 10

Rewards

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Flexibility to work in the way that makes you most productive

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Autonomy to make insightful and informed decisions

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Meaningful work that makes a difference to peoples lives

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Continuous learning through our TAG U Academy, mentoring, and career paths that are diverse and dynamic

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Specific local benefits and rewards tailored to each country (holiday allowances, health care and more).

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