Job Description
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.
Key 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
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* 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.
Additional Information
Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I) – a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count – help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV – we will discuss everything else with you in person.
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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