Empiric
Program Manager
EmpiricNetherlands4 days ago
ContractRemote FriendlyHuman Resources, Consulting +1

Workforce Management (UKG) Implementation

📍 Utrecht) | Hybrid (3 days on site)


We are supporting a large, international retail and supply chain organisation undergoing a major Workforce Management (WFM) transformation across multiple business units in the Netherlands and Belgium.


The Opportunity


You will lead the end-to-end implementation of a new Workforce Management system (UKG), replacing existing solutions across:


  • Retail store operations (NL & BE)
  • Supply Chain (3 Distribution Centres in NL)


This is a business-critical programme with visibility at senior leadership and board level. You will act as the bridge between Business and IT, ensuring strong alignment, clear governance, and successful delivery.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle WFM implementation across multiple business units
  • Manage senior stakeholders, including a steering committee
  • Act as the primary contact for the external implementation partner
  • Drive planning, governance, risk management, and delivery milestones
  • Ensure successful integration into the wider IT landscape
  • Support organisational change and drive adoption


What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale Business & IT transformation programmes
  • Strong Workforce Management implementation experience (UKG highly desirable)
  • Demonstrable experience managing senior stakeholders and steering committees
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and operational teams
  • Dutch language skills preferred


If you are interested please apply via the platform below!