Global Talent Project Manager

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

More about the role

The Global Talent Project Manager will lead complex global and regional projects within the Integrated Talent CoE, with a focus on HR technology, automation, AI enablement, process simplification and scalable Talent solutions.

The role will translate strategic Talent priorities into structured project plans and drive delivery across a global matrix organization.

• Manage global/regional Integrated Talent projects focused on HR technology, automation and process improvement. Drive structured, outcome-oriented delivery using Lean, Agile, or hybrid approaches

• Implement and enhance Talent-related technologies to improve scalability, efficiency, and employee experience. Identify opportunities for simplification and automation

• Apply Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking principles to streamline processes, ensure user-centric solutions and drive iterative execution

• Collaborate with HR leaders, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to align on objectives, governance and success metrics while managing risks and ensuring change adoption

• Monitor and report project progress, risks and impact, ensuring clear documentation and alignment with strategic priorities

The ideal candidate combines consulting-style problem solving with hands-on project execution. you bring structure, pace and discipline to complex global Talent projects and are comfortable operating in a matrix environment where influence matters more than hierarchy.

You understand HR technology and digital transformation, but you are not purely technical. You can connect business needs, Talent processes, user experience, data, technology and change adoption into one coherent delivery approach.

You are strong in Lean, Agile and Design Thinking, not as theoretical methodologies, but as practical tools to simplify work, improve experience, accelerate delivery and create measurable business impact.

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening: 

• ​Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, transformation, consulting, or HR technology delivery, ideally in a global matrix organization

• Background in HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning, or HR transformation preferred

• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, dependencies and competing priorities

• Strong experience with HR technology implementation, process redesign, automation, digital enablement or HR operating model transformation

• Experience in management or HR consulting is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with external vendors, HR Technology teams and global HR stakeholders is an advantage

• Experience with Workday, learning platforms, talent platforms, assessment tools, recruitment technology, AI-enabled HR tools or similar HR technology is a plus

• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus

• Expertise in scope management, planning, governance, risk management, and benefits tracking. Certifications like PMP, Prince2, Lean, Agile, or Design Thinking are a plus

• Ability to structure complex problems, translate them into actionable plans, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery

• Strong grasp of how technology can improve Talent processes, employee experience, and data quality. Power BI or advanced Excel skills are an advantage

• Skilled in influencing, facilitating workshops, and driving alignment across diverse teams

• Clear communicator with experience engaging senior leaders and operational teams. Strong facilitation skills for steering meetings, design sessions, and project reviews

• Strong analytical skills, including process mapping, data visualization, and performance tracking

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.