Senior Project Manager

At Mercer, we believe that people are the heart of every organization. We are a global consulting leader dedicated to helping clients around the world support the health, wealth, and careers of their most valuable asset, their people. Our Employee Experience team combines deep expertise with innovative digital tools to help organizations listen to and engage their employees in meaningful ways.

Every year, we gather feedback from over a million employees across 130 countries and 80 languages. This makes us a trusted partner in HR consulting and organizational research, specializing in everything from engagement and pulse surveys to lifecycle insights. We work with cutting-edge technology, including our own platforms and partners like Qualtrics, to give employees a real voice.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Project Manager to join our Europe team. You’ll play a key role in leading and supporting projects across the Europe and UK region, especially in the DACH (German-speaking) and Eastern European markets.

We offer flexible hybrid work options , so you can balance working from home with time in our office in Budapest.

We will count on you to:

• Leading the planning and delivery of client projects, whether they’re standalone or part of bigger programs,
• Defining, tracking, and reporting on project goals, risks, and timelines for both internal teams and clients,
• Being the primary point of contact for the client project lead and work closely with internal colleagues to consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
• Managing multiple projects at once, keeping an eye on quality and deadlines,
• Spotting potential risks early and finding solutions to keep projects on track,
• Helping improve and standardize project processes for better efficiency and risk management,
• Clearly communicating project needs, deadlines, and technical details to everyone involved,
• Monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed to ensure success,
• Managing project budgets responsibly and ensuring financial accountability,
• Making sure all work follows company policies and industry standards.

What you need to have:

• A true team player with 4-6 years of experience in project management, ideally in HR or consulting,
• A relevant university degree (Business, Economics, Psychology, Engineering, or similar) or equivalent experience,
• Project management certification is a plus (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile),· Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word),
• Native Hungarian fluent English (English will be your main working language). Additional European language skills, especially German, are a bonus.

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach,
• A client-focused mindset with a passion for delivering great results,
• Strong prioritization, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit,
• Tech-savviness with a proactive approach to seeking simplification and adding value through the use of AI.
• Experience in HR or HR consulting,
• Attention to detail and an interest in employee experience data and analytics,
• Familiarity with Qualtrics EX or similar employee experience platforms is a plus.

What is in it for you:

• A secure, permanent role with a competitive salary and great benefits,
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that values sustainability and making social impact,
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements to support your work-life balance,
• Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in a global leader consulting firm,
• A friendly, international consultant and technology team that is ready to support and mentor you from day one.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.