HCM Implementation Leader

DescriptionA client of ours is currently seeking a experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of Dayforce system within our organization. The successful candidate will serve as the primary point of interaction between the project team and executive steering committee, and will play a crucial role in driving operational efficiency, financial transparency, and effective workforce management. Key Responsibilities: • Steer end-to-end project management for HCM project, ensuring seamless delivery and support. • Forge effective collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout discovery, design, configuration, testing, communication, and training aspects of the project. • Formulate comprehensive project plans alongside associated communication strategies and roadmaps. • Supervise daily operations and stimulate corrective action as needful to maintain project trajectory. • Establish transparency with stakeholders via timely and concise communication of project expectations. • Regulate contracts with software vendors and implementation partners, maintaining alignment with Statement of Work (SoW). • Administer risk management procedures, involving meticulous examination of risks, issues, action items and formulation of contingency plans. • Oversee work performance and time allocated by external implementation partners, taking action for deviations from the plan. • Generate regular progress reports, highlighting potential issues for necessary escalation. • Identify and curate project dependencies and critical path deliverables. • Preserve a backlog of product enhancements to align with short-term needs and long-term goals. • Ensure completion of requisite approvals at crucial project milestones, while upholding adherence to the system development lifecycle. • Conduct regular project reviews with stakeholders and executive management, with focus on maintaining project timeline and budget. • Participate in, and occasionally lead, proposal development procedures. • Manage change effectively through thoughtful change management strategies. Ideal candidates would bring along strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills and prior experience managing HCM/Payroll projects. Prior experience with Dayforce system will be highly advantageous. This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute significantly to our strategic objectives.Requirements• 5+ years of solid experience with HCM (Human Capital Management) implementations. • Proficiency in using HRIS systems, including HRIS implementation and conversion. • Strong leadership skills and proven experience leading project teams. • Extensive background in benefits payroll management. • Experience with Ceridian and Dayforce software implementations. • Excellent project management skills. • Expertise in application integration. • Proven ability to manage software implementations effectively. • Experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information System) is essential.Job typePerm