Global Time-To-Pay Implementation Manager

This position is responsible for providing dedicated program support for the global payroll implementation and Time-To-Pay initiatives. The incumbent will manage regional project managers (internal and/or external) to ensure projects within each region remain on track and on budget. The incumbent will work closely with the project teams, leadership and functional teams within business groups and back-office organizations on a global level to ensure alignment on global strategy, value capture, and work transitions. The incumbent will oversee program management at both global and regional level for all Time-To-Pay initiatives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the business strategy, objectives, and goals. Establish relationships with key project leaders and business stakeholders.
2. Develop project plans, manage, and track all project tasks, accountable for project deadlines, key milestones, and deliverables.
3. Ensure best practices are implemented for end-to-end time-to-pay processes including the facilitation and creation of SOP's and business workshops.
4. Facilitate and drive the transition of work between HR, HRSS, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams in country, ensuring the adherence to global strategy and value capture, reporting back progress and/or roadblocks to senior management.
5. Manage vendor performance and work directly with vendors to develop roadmaps aligned with organizational business unit needs and product readiness.
6. Estimate project skill requirements and work with business groups to identify subject matter experts to form the appropriate project team.
7. For multi-country, multi-region projects, manage and oversee project management at both global and regional levels.
8. Assist Sr. Director to manage implementation resource availability and project cost to budget. Participate in hiring activities when needed.
9. Identify potential risks and present mitigation solutions to project team.
10. Deliver clear and concise communication related to project work to steering committees and key stakeholders.
11. Facilitate and track post go-live stabilization efforts. Track lessons learned, identify improvement opportunities, and facilitate and develop timeline for future enhancement/implementation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Preferred:

• Project management certification or designation desired

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5 years of proven track experience in implementing large scale projects or global programs
• Strong experience in managing vendor performance for project delivery and timeline
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with exceptional presentation expertise
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels internally, including executive level with key stakeholders, as well as externally with third party vendors and external resources
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to develop process mapping and standard operating procedures
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred:

• Experience in accounting, finance, payroll, HR, supply chain, IT experience
• Global Payroll and Global Time & Attendance implementation experience desired
• International project management experience desired

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Project
• Ability to arrange information according to specific rule(s)

Preferred:

• Aptitude with ERP systems with ability to promote standard functionality of systems

Travel up to 30%