Senior Project Manager, People Operations

Opportunity

This is a critical role in delivering high-impact global People Team initiatives, from technology enhancements to policy and process changes. Reporting to the Group Lead of People Operations, the role combines project delivery with process excellence – capturing, mapping, and refining processes for a future shared service environment. The Senior Project Manager ensures projects are delivered effectively – on time, on scope, and on budget – while actively contributing to delivery alongside project teams, and working closely with People Operations, People Technology, Regional People Leads, external vendors, and cross-functional business teams.

About the Role

Project ownership and delivery

• Lead the end-to-end management of People Team projects, from initial planning through execution to closure.
• Ensure clear scope, milestones, and accountabilities are in place and agreed by all relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively manage risk, identify interdependencies, and resolve blockers to maintain project momentum.

Process mapping and optimisation

• Capture, define, and document existing People Team processes to support shared service design
• Map process flows clearly and identify opportunities for simplification and improvement
• Refine and implement changes that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience

Change planning and implementation

• Apply change management principles to support stakeholder engagement and adoption
• Support communication, training, and feedback loops throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure changes are effectively implemented and embedded in business-as-usual practices

Hands-on project execution

• Support delivery, particularly during peak project phases (e.g. launch, rollout, training).
• Write project materials such as briefings, guides, and timelines that support internal adoption and understanding.
• Work closely with functional experts to ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and are grounded in business reality.

Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, technology teams, and People Team colleagues across regions.
• Create clear, concise project updates and materials that support informed decisions and drive action.
• Engage and support stakeholders through periods of change, including communication, training, and feedback loops.

Continuous improvement

• Establish simple, scalable ways of working to manage future People projects with greater efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to refine future project planning and execution.
• Support the development of an agile, delivery-focused culture across the People Team.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication, planning, and change management capabilities are key to success as it is critical that stakeholders feel informed, supported, and confident in outcomes.
• At least 7 years’ experience in people project management.
• Proven experience delivering varied, global People projects from brand redesign to training record systems.  
• Ability to lead and contribute to delivery simultaneously – a doer as much as a planner.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to simplify complexity and drive clarity.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining focus on outcomes.
• Experience working in HR across people-related projects
• Skilled in project management tools, Visio and advanced Excel

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.