Project Manager

Fane Valley is one of Ireland’s leading agri businesses, with over 120 years of supporting farmers, rural communities, and the wider agri-food sector. As a progressive farmer-owned co-operative, we operate a diverse portfolio across animal feed, agri retail and services, shipping services, integrated duck and egg production, cereals, and animal fat rendering.

Reporting to the Group Sustainability Director, we seek a Project Manager to implement the Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) Ready Human Resources Information System to harmonise and modernise HR processes across the Group. Based in Moira with a requirement to travel to other sites, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the project’s scope and successful system adoption across multiple sites, business functions and jurisdictions.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on how Fane Valley manages its business units, people and processes. If you’re ready to lead a transformational project and enjoy a role that combines technology, people and change – we’d love to hear from you.

Project Manager (HR Business Systems)
Job Ref No: FV/PM/12/25

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle of the UKG Ready implementation;
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and requirements;
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget;
• Coordinate with UKG partners and internal teams to ensure system configuration and deployment;
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate progress;
• Provide clear communication on project progress, challenges, and outcomes to the Project Oversight Board;
• Manage workflow design, data migration, testing, and validation activities;
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with GDPR and internal policies;
• Work with HR and Business Systems teams to develop and deliver training materials and user guides;
• Support post-implementation review, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

• Be educated to degree level in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems or a similar discipline;
• Proven experience managing HRIS or ERP system implementations or other projects of a similar nature;
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement;
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities;
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills;
• Confident personality who can build trust with cross-functional, multi-site teams;
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, with flexibility to travel as required.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-site, multi-entity organisation;
• Previous experience working with UKG Ready software or a similar HRIS platform;
• Understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, time & attendance and payroll integration, etc.).

In return we offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and benefits package including Healthcare Plan, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being strategy incorporating a range of on-going initiatives and programmes. There are also opportunities for training and development and excellent career progression.

To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday 12th December 2025.

​​​​​​​Fane Valley is an equal opportunities employer