Project Manager – Workday, Payroll Transformation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee the project's scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and interdependencies.

• Create, sustain, and track detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource distributions.

• Manage multiple simultaneous HR, Payroll, and HRIS projects.

• Define and communicate project KPIs, milestones, risks, and the overall health of the project.

• Facilitate governance tasks, steering committee sessions, status reviews, and executive reporting.

• Direct Workday, HRIS, and Payroll implementation, enhancement, and optimization initiatives.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and Finance departments to gather requirements and deliver outcomes.

• Supervise testing, data migration, integrations, payroll readiness activities, deployment planning, and post-launch support.

• Work alongside internal stakeholders and implementation partners.

• Establish and manage RAID processes; identify potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate dependencies across functions and manage issue resolution and escalation processes.

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.

• Provide consistent status updates, dashboards, and reports for executive-level stakeholders.

• Assist with organizational change management, user adoption, training, and business readiness initiatives.

• Coordinate internal resources, contractors, consultants, and third-party implementation associates.

• Support resource planning and capacity management efforts.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure accountability for deliverables and timelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing Workday, HRIS, HCM, and/or Payroll implementation projects.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll operations, HR processes, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management.

• Experience in leading intricate cross-functional projects within large, matrixed organizations.

• Proven track record in managing project plans, stakeholder communications, risk management, testing, deployment, and change management efforts.

• Exceptional executive communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with the implementation or support of Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, or Absence Management modules.

• Familiarity with ADP, UKG, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Dayforce, or equivalent HRIS/payroll systems.

• Possession of PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or other relevant project management certifications.

• Experience in supporting global HR or payroll transformation projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Teams, SharePoint, and Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.