HR Data and AI HR Project Manager

Job Description

MBDA is accelerating the structure and deployment of HR data & AI initiatives to support business transformation and strategic workforce decisions. Operating in an on-premise, heavily governed IT environment across four countries (France, UK, Germany, Italy), the HR Data & AI Office drives initiatives where data security, employee privacy, and social dialogue are as critical as delivery speed.

Salary: Circa £60,000 - £72,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1 day per week on-site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

What you'll be doing:

As HR Data & AI Project Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our HR Data & AI agenda across the UK. Working closely with HR, Technology, Data and Business stakeholders, you will help establish the foundations that enable trusted workforce data, actionable insights and future AI-powered capabilities.

You will lead and support strategic initiatives that improve how HR data is governed, integrated, analysed and leveraged to create business value, while ensuring alignment with wider HR Data & Ai strategy and objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading HR data, analytics and AI transformation initiatives from discovery through implementation and adoption
• Partnering with HR departments to define business requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Supporting the development of HR data governance, data quality and data management practices
• Driving the delivery of workforce analytics, reporting and insight capabilities that support evidence-based decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve employee experience, operational efficiency and business outcomes
• Facilitating workshops, governance forums and stakeholder engagement activities to build alignment and drive successful delivery
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project plans, risks, dependencies and outcomes
• Contributing to the evolution of our HR Data & AI operating model, standards and ways of working

What we're looking for :

• Experience delivering data, analytics, AI, digital or business transformation programmes, within HR, People or Workforce environments
• Strong understanding of HR data ecosystems, including HR platforms, data warehouses, analytics solutions, reporting environments and workforce data domains
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data integration, data modelling and information management principles
• Ability to bridge business, HR and technical stakeholders and translate complex topics into practical actions and outcomes
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making at senior levels
• Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A structured, collaborative and delivery-focused approach
• Curiosity, innovation mindset and enthusiasm for the evolving role of data and AI in HR

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, Skills intelligence or HR Data Management
• Exposure to AI, machine learning or advanced analytics use cases in HR
• Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems including HRIS, payroll, talent, learning, skills management and workforce management solutions and their associated data flows
• Experience supporting data-driven operating model or organisational transformation initiatives

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of HR through data, analytics and AI. You will work on high-impact transformation initiatives, collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to building capabilities that support better workforce decisions and business outcomes across the organisation.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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