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 RoleProject 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.
- 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
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.
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
