HRIS Project Manager - Darwinbox
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45474)
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About the Company DP World is a global leader in smart logistics and trade solutions, enabling seamless and sustainable supply chain operations across the world. Headquartered in Dubai, the company operates in over 80 countries with more than 560 business units and a diverse workforce of 119,000 professionals representing 164 nationalities. With integrated operations across ports and terminals, marine services, logistics, and supply chain technology, DP World delivers end-to-end solutions that connect global trade flows more efficiently. Their mission is to drive economic growth by accelerating the movement of goods and transforming supply chain ecosystems to meet the demands of modern commerce. By investing in advanced technologies—from automated warehouses to intelligent delivery platforms—DP World is pioneering a new era of trade that minimizes disruption and maximizes efficiency from origin to destination.... |
Job Description and Requirements
HRIS Project Manager - DarwinboxJob Snapshot
Role: HRIS Project Manager
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Maritime
Function: HR Systems Administration
Experience: Proven experience in Darwinbox HRIS implementation and global HR technology projects
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
HRIS Project Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a strategic Maritime opportunity for professionals experienced in Darwinbox HRIS implementation, global HR technology rollout, HR process design, data governance, and enterprise system adoption. This role leads the end-to-end deployment of the Darwinbox cloud-based HRIS platform across multiple regions and business units, ensuring strong project governance, stakeholder alignment, smooth integration, and successful transition into business-as-usual operations.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Maritime
Function: HR Systems Administration
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the global implementation of the Darwinbox HRIS platform across multiple regions, business units, and functional workstreams.
* Develop and manage the full project plan, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets, governance structure, and delivery checkpoints.
* Coordinate cross-functional activities involving HR, Technology, Payroll, Finance, business leaders, and external implementation partners.
* Ensure project delivery remains aligned with business goals, agreed scope, approved budget, system requirements, and implementation timelines.
* Drive decision-making, issue resolution, escalation management, and leadership reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
* Partner with HR stakeholders to review, standardise, and improve global HR processes before and during system configuration.
* Translate HR operational needs and business requirements into functional specifications and system design requirements.
* Ensure Darwinbox configuration supports employee lifecycle management, organisational structures, workflows, approvals, reporting, and integrations.
* Support data governance, data migration, data validation, user acceptance testing, and system readiness activities.
* Act as the main liaison between HR teams, Technology teams, vendors, senior leaders, and regional stakeholders.
* Facilitate workshops, requirement-gathering meetings, design discussions, testing reviews, and go-live readiness sessions.
* Build stakeholder engagement across regions to improve alignment, adoption, and confidence in the new HRIS platform.
* Prepare regular project updates for senior leadership, steering committees, and key decision-makers.
* Support communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and change management plans for successful user adoption.
* Coordinate post-go-live stabilisation, continuous improvement actions, and transition into business-as-usual HR operations.
* Maintain clear project documentation, process maps, governance records, risk logs, and implementation evidence.
* Ensure the HRIS implementation follows company policies, information security standards, data privacy rules, and compliance requirements.
* Lead assigned team members with clear direction, collaboration, accountability, and a strong focus on delivery excellence.
* Promote DP World values, safety standards, Code of Conduct, ethics policies, and professional behaviours in all project activities.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related discipline.
* Previous hands-on experience implementing the Darwinbox cloud-based HRIS platform is essential.
* Proven experience leading HRIS, HR technology, or enterprise HR transformation projects in a global organisation.
* Strong understanding of HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, HR workflows, approvals, payroll touchpoints, reporting, and system integrations.
* Ability to convert HR business requirements into practical system requirements, functional specifications, and implementation actions.
* Experienced in working closely with Technology teams, third-party vendors, implementation partners, and regional business stakeholders.
* Strong project management capability with a record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple locations.
* Able to manage global stakeholders across different regions, cultures, and time zones with clear communication and strong follow-through.
* Skilled in senior stakeholder reporting, workshop facilitation, risk management, project documentation, and change adoption.
* HRIS, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or related project management certification is preferred.
* Experience in change management, organisational transformation, HR data governance, integrations, and reporting frameworks will be an advantage.
* Strategic, analytical, organised, and delivery-focused, with the ability to solve problems and maintain project momentum.
Skills Set
* Darwinbox HRIS implementation
* HR systems administration
* Global HR technology rollout
* HR process standardisation
* Employee lifecycle system design
* Workflow and approval configuration
* Data migration and validation
* HR data governance
* System testing and UAT coordination
* Change management and adoption
* Stakeholder engagement
* Vendor and partner coordination
* Project planning and governance
* Risk and dependency management
* Steering committee reporting
* HR integrations and reporting frameworks
* Process mapping and documentation
* Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods
Why Join Us
* Lead a global HR technology transformation project within a Dubai-headquartered business connected to international trade, ports, logistics, and maritime operations.
* Work on the rollout of Darwinbox, a modern cloud-based HRIS platform supporting digital HR processes across multiple regions.
* Gain strong exposure to global HR transformation, system integrations, data governance, employee lifecycle automation, and enterprise change management.
* Collaborate with senior leaders, regional HR teams, Technology teams, Finance, Payroll, and external partners on a project with visible business impact.
* Build long-term value by improving HR operations, strengthening process consistency, and supporting digital adoption across a major global organisation.
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics, port operations, maritime services, and supply chain solutions. Headquartered in Dubai, the company supports international trade through advanced infrastructure, technology-led operations, and integrated business services. Its teams continue to drive digital transformation, operational excellence, and global connectivity across fast-moving markets.
