This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 20-30 LPA) Min Experience: 4 years Location: Gurgaon JobType: full-time We are seeking a seasoned HR leader to take on the role of Chief Manager – HR PMO & Projects, responsible for driving large-scale HR transformation initiatives and ensuring strong governance across programs.
This role sits at the intersection of HR strategy and business execution, focusing on delivering high-impact projects that align with organizational goals.
You will lead the end-to-end management of HR programs, including system implementations, workforce restructuring, policy rollouts, and organizational change initiatives.
The role requires a structured, data-driven approach to project execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable business impact.
You will also play a key role in embedding governance frameworks, tracking performance metrics, and enabling smooth transition of projects into business-as-usual operations.
Acting as a central point of coordination, you will collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, business leaders, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and seamless execution of initiatives.
This role demands strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across HR processes.
Key Responsibilities Lead planning, execution, and governance of strategic HR projects and transformation initiatives Ensure alignment of HR programs with business strategy, workforce planning, and organizational goals Establish and manage PMO frameworks, including project tracking, risk management, and reporting structures Monitor key HR and business metrics such as attrition, workforce mix, productivity, and headcount trends Drive financial discipline by managing HR budgets, fixed pay, and operational costs Develop dashboards, MIS reports, and leadership updates to track performance and outcomes Collaborate with HR COEs, finance, and business teams to ensure seamless delivery of initiatives Manage interdependencies across projects and ensure timely resolution of issues Support change management efforts, including communication, adoption, and capability building Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency Ensure successful transition of projects into ongoing operations What Makes You a Great Fit 10–12 years of experience in HR PMO, HR transformation, or strategic HR roles Strong understanding of workforce analytics, HR metrics, and financial tracking Proven experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership Strong business acumen with a data-driven and analytical mindset Experience in governance frameworks, reporting, and performance tracking Ability to drive change management and organizational transformation Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Experience in BFSI or large, complex organizations is an advantage MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR, Business, or related field
