People Transformation Project Manager
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Bucuresti, RO, 20309
Company: HOLCIM Group
About the Role
Are you a strategic project leader passionate about driving organizational change, optimizing people processes, and shaping a high-performing workplace culture?
We are looking for a People Transformation Project Manager to own and lead our portfolio of cross-functional People & Culture (P&C) initiatives. Reporting directly to stakeholders and working closely with the People & Culture Director, you will bridge strategic HR vision with structured execution—turning high-level priorities into impactful, scalable, and sustainable business solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Portfolio & Governance Management
- Lead and coordinate the strategic People & Culture project portfolio, ensuring visibility on priorities, timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
- Establish project governance, delivery frameworks, and regular reporting mechanisms for executive leadership.
- Monitor project milestones, proactively mitigate risks/blockers, and ensure alignment with budget and business goals.
2. Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
- Translate People & Culture strategic priorities into structured project plans with clear targets, KPIs, and success criteria.
- Design, pilot, and scale innovative People initiatives across the organization in close collaboration with P&C Business Partners and internal subject matter experts.
- Evaluate project outcomes post-implementation, leveraging data to drive continuous refinement and standardization.
3. Organizational Development & Change Management
- Drive organizational diagnostics, operating model reviews, and change management projects to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
- Develop change management plans that maximize employee adoption, minimize disruption, and foster cross-functional collaboration.
4. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze, simplify, and standardize P&C workflows to remove redundancies and improve cycle times across the function.
- Partner with People Operations and digital teams to identify opportunities for process automation, digitization, and modern ways of working.
5. Data Insights & Stakeholder Alignment
- Leverage people analytics and feedback channels to build data-driven business cases for new projects.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with business leaders, P&C partners, and external stakeholders to drive engagement and solution adoption.
Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Education:
- Experience: 6–8+ years of relevant experience in HR, Project Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management, or related fields.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and leading organizational change initiatives from strategy to execution.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Strong expertise in Project Management, Change Management, and Organizational Development.
- Sound understanding of Performance Management framework design and Process Improvement.
- Excellent Stakeholder Management, facilitation, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate workforce analytics into strategic insights.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
- Experience with employee engagement strategies, organizational diagnostics, and change communication.
- Familiarity with HR process automation and digital transformation tools.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of our People & Culture ecosystem.
- Dynamic, collaborative environment with direct impact on organizational growth.
- Flexible working model (Hybrid/Remote options available).