Senior Project Manager - Payroll
Emanate Technology ·www.emanatetechnology.com.au
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Senior Project Manager | Payroll, Time & Attendance Transformation Brisbane CBD | Hybrid | $1092.92+Super per day | 12 mth + 12 mth
About the Role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, governance and delivery of a major Payroll and Time & Attendance workstream. You will lead project execution from initiation through to implementation and operational transition, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives.
Working within a complex organisational environment, you will partner closely with business leaders, technology teams, vendors and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of the solution.
What you will be doing
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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About the Role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, governance and delivery of a major Payroll and Time & Attendance workstream. You will lead project execution from initiation through to implementation and operational transition, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives.
Working within a complex organisational environment, you will partner closely with business leaders, technology teams, vendors and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of the solution.
What you will be doing
- Lead the planning, execution and delivery of a large-scale Payroll and Time & Attendance project.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
- Provide clear and timely communication to project teams, executives and stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors to drive accountability and delivery outcomes.
- Oversee change management, service transition, support readiness and hypercare activities.
- Establish sustainable support and service delivery models in partnership with operational teams.
- Support resource planning, workforce management and vendor engagement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience delivering successful Human Capital Management System (HCMS) implementations within large and complex organisations.
- Significant experience leading enterprise-scale payroll, workforce management, HRIS or HCM transformation projects.
- Strong project leadership capabilities with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in high-pressure environments.
- Expertise in project governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and executive reporting.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
- Ability to navigate complex organisational environments with political sensitivity and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research, understand and apply new technologies and solutions.
- Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Payroll, Employee Central Payroll (ECP), Time & Attendance or broader SAP ERP implementations.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner certification or equivalent project management qualification.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and enterprise project management tools.
- Experience delivering large-scale payroll transformation programs within highly regulated or complex environments.
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Where is the Senior Project Manager - Payroll job located?
The Senior Project Manager - Payroll role with Emanate Technology is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Project Manager - Payroll role remote?
Yes — the Senior Project Manager - Payroll position at Emanate Technology is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Project Manager - Payroll role pay?
Emanate Technology lists the Senior Project Manager - Payroll role at up to AUD 1,092 per month.
Is the Senior Project Manager - Payroll role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Emanate Technology.
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