Senior HR IT Project Lead - SAP HCM / Integrations / Carve-out (Freelance only, Nearshore)

For an international HR IT separation and stand-alone program, we are looking for an experienced Senior HR IT Project Lead to support the project on a full-time basis.

The role combines operational project leadership with strong technical HR IT understanding. The consultant will work across several HR IT workstreams, identify dependencies and blockers, actively drive topics forward, and closely support internal workstream owners where HR IT knowledge is currently limited.

This is not a pure PMO or reporting role. We are looking for someone who can understand complex HR system landscapes, challenge technical topics, structure unclear situations and actively push workstreams toward delivery.

Start: October 2026

Duration: 6 months

Workload: Full-time

Location: Predominantly remote (very occasional workshops onsite)

Language: English

Contract type: Freelance / B2B

Tasks

Take operational ownership across several HR IT workstreams within an international carve-out / separation program

Coordinate technical and functional activities across SAP HCM and related HR systems

Drive interface, integration and data-flow topics between HR applications

Identify blockers, risks and dependencies and actively push resolution

Closely support and coach internal workstream owners with limited HR IT experience

Manage dependencies between Recruiting, Core HR, Payroll, Workforce/Time and other HR systems

Track critical work packages and escalate delays where required

Work independently with internal stakeholders and external delivery partners

Requirements

Senior experience in complex HR IT transformation or separation programs

Strong SAP HCM / SAP HR background

Very good understanding of HR system integrations, interfaces and data flows

Proven project or workstream leadership experience

Experience with international HR system landscapes

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to quickly structure complex situations and drive topics independently

Excellent English skills

Nice-to-haves:

Carve-out, divestiture, TSA exit or stand-alone setup experience

SuccessFactors and/or SmartRecruiters experience

Payroll and/or Workforce Management / Time & Attendance experience

SAP HCM exposure in APAC and/or the Americas

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