Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Randstad Sourceright is a global talent leader, providing solutions and expertise that help companies position for growth, execute on strategy, and improve business agility. Sourceright’s experience encompasses all facets of the talent acquisition of permanent employees and the contingent and contractor workforce. Key offerings include Managed Services Provider (MSP) programs, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Statement of Work (SOW) and Blended Workforce Solutions. Randstad Sourceright offers solutions Globally as well as regional programs as required. Working for a multi-country organisation means working with clients and colleagues with different backgrounds. This results in a digital way of working and requires a proactive mind-set.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team as a global orchestrator and mentor! In this role, you will step into the driver’s seat to lead large-scale, multi-country, and global implementation projects. You will enjoy a high degree of independence, partnering directly with senior-level stakeholders and executives to bring complex solutions to life.

Location: Remote from UK, Poland or Hungary

Remote with travel

Your Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• End-to-End Delivery: Lead and facilitate complex, cross-border, multi-regional, or global implementations for MSP, RPO, SOW, and Blended talent solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Analyze client current-states to design optimized implementation roadmaps, phased rollouts, and realistic timelines.
• Governance & Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact at the Steering Board level; deliver regular status updates to senior RSR stakeholders, client executives, and technology partners.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify, mitigate, and track project risks (RAID logs); ensure all contractual documentation is finalized efficiently to keep projects on track.
• Tools & Analytics: Build and maintain project management infrastructure using Smartsheet and Google Workspace to track timesheets, reporting, and team accountability.

Leadership & People Management

• Team Oversight: Direct the day-to-day activities of the project implementation team, managing capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Talent Development: Coach, mentor, and upskill project managers and cross-functional teams; conduct performance management, rewards planning, and succession mapping.
• Quality Assurance: Audit service quality, survey team output against client feedback, and implement structured development plans.
• Escalation & Deputization: Act as the first line of escalation for clients and senior stakeholders, and step in to deputize for the Implementation Director/Lead when required.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Relationship Building: Foster high-level strategic relationships with client senior management, serving as their primary implementation partner.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Workstream Leads, SMEs, and systems implementation teams to ensure technology packages perfectly align with operational processes.

Business Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Commercial Support: Attend sales presentations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex implementations and provide critical input for bids and proposals.
• Revenue Generation: Identify organic growth opportunities and additional revenue streams during implementation, relaying insights to operations leadership.
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by updating implementation toolkits, methodologies, and standard ways of working.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience

• Background: Bachelor’s or University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical business experience).
• Industry Expertise: 5+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale implementations specifically within the RPO, MSP, and SOW sectors.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated capability to advise on, lead, and take complete ownership of end-to-end implementation processes and strategic issue resolution.

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Project Methodology: Deep understanding of structured project delivery, governance, and acceptance frameworks within fast-paced, agile corporate environments.
• Change Management: Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kübler-Ross Change Curve) to smooth client transitions.
• HR Tech Savvy: In-depth experience with industry-standard recruitment and HR ecosystems, including ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), VMS (Vendor Management Systems), and advanced project management platforms like Smartsheet.

Leadership & Strategic Mindset

• People & Culture: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage, influence, and mentor virtual, cross-border, and culturally diverse teams.
• Strategic & Transformational: A strategic thinker who truly understands client needs, with the ability to confidently steer large-scale transformation projects.
• Process Optimizer: A keen eye for identifying opportunities for process improvement, resource reuse, and continuous workflow evolution.

Core Skills & Mindset

• Execution & Adaptability: A hands-on working mentality with impeccable attention to detail. Highly adaptable and comfortable managing multiple shifting projects simultaneously.
• Pressure & Timelines: Exceptional planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget under tight deadlines.
• Communication: An articulate, open, and high-impact communicator (both verbal and written) with excellent client-facing and interpersonal skills. You can think on your feet and act promptly.