Project Manager - Global Time & Attendance & Absence System · Alfa Laval Technologies AB

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Are you ready to drive innovation across regions?

About the job

Alfa Laval is on the journey of a step-wise rolling out of Shared Services within the group. We have today 6 HR Shared Service Centers, spread across the globe, working with HR-related matters and providing the foundation for developing the HR related support for our employees. To support this strategic direction we are implementing a global Time, Attendance and Absence management system across our international matrix organization.

We are now seeking an experienced Global Project Manager to lead the implementation of a system - a collaborative professional who thrives in change and wants to make a real impact across our global HR community.

This is a complex global transformation requiring alignment across regions, business units and functions with different operational practices, regulatory obligations, collective agreements, payroll requirements and levels of technology maturity. The successful candidate will balance global standardization with justified local requirements while managing dependencies across HR, IT, payroll, finance, procurement, data privacy and local operations.

You will establish the programme's governance, requirements and implementation approach; coordinate system selection, process design, integrations, data migration, testing and regional deployment; and drive stakeholder alignment, change management and adoption. A central challenge will be navigating distributed decision-making and reconciling competing global, regional and local priorities without compromising compliance, payroll accuracy or operational continuity.

What You'll Do:

Participate in the RFP process and vendor selection process

Drive end-to-end project delivery for global HR systems

Collaborating with international teams and vendors

Ensure seamless integration and compliance

Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations

Report to steering committee when applicable

Develop and drive Change Management plans throughout the project

Have the authority to make decisions and manage the allocated resources, within given frame and budget

You will manage very large project with high complexity or business impact, in accordance with Alfa Laval's project methodology to reach desired outcome.

What We're Looking For:

Proven leadership of complex, multi-country HR technology implementations

Strong programme and project governance capabilities

Proven experience in driving cross-functional HR System implementation project in a dynamic and global context, preferably from Time & Attendance & Absence system

Ability to operate effectively within an international matrix organization

Experience aligning global standards with country-specific legal and operational requirements

Strong stakeholder management across HR, IT, payroll, vendors and business leadership

A disciplined approach to risk, dependencies, data, testing, change and deployment

Strong communication and leadership skills; decision-making will be key

Ability to work across cultures and regions

Relevant degree and certifications (PMP preferred)

Why Join Us?

Work on impactful, global projects

Be part of a diverse, international team

Competitive compensation, benefits and future development opportunities

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of our global HR operations!

For more information, please contact

Haraldur Gudjonsson, Transformation Lead HR Shared Services at

or Frederik Ellegaard, Talent Acquisition Manager at

For union information, please contact:

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna,

Monica Anderberg, Unionen,

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna,

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than October 12th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, but for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Lund or have an established presence in the area. Business travel in this role is necessary.

As part of Alfa Laval's commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.