Program Manager, Germany HR IT Transformation (all genders) Fulltime -2 year contract

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the multi-year HR IT Transformation project in Germany
• Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance throughout project lifecycle
• Manage and engage local and global stakeholders across HR, Technology, Finance, the Workers' Council, and Business Unit Leaders to ensure alignment and success
• Collaborate with external consulting partners and system integrators for flawless execution and rollout
• Build, inspire, and lead a multidisciplinary project team
• Drive change management initiatives to foster adoption and minimize disruption
• Maintain accountability for program budgeting and resource allocation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or a related field
• With extensive professional experience, with at least 5 years in leading large-scale IT or process transformation projects
• Proven track record managing complex HRIT projects, including Payroll, Time & Attendance, and related systems (e.g., SAP, UKG, Workforce)
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management abilities
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly in matrix organizations, experience in working with Workers' Councils is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills in both German and English
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Past work experience in multinational corporations or major IT/business consulting firms is advantageous
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and resilience
• What AbbVie Offers:
• The opportunity to lead high-impact transformation in a globally respected company
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative corporate culture
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• If you are a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of HR technology, we invite you to apply and join AbbVie's journey of innovation.
• AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Benefits

Additional Information

Role Summary: We seek an experienced and strategic leader to spearhead our Germany HR IT Transformation initiative. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in managing large-scale, complex IT projects - particularly those related to HR modules within SAP or major ERP environments. This position requires vision, excellence in program leadership, and a passion for driving organizational change.

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