Greetings!
We are looking to hire a Senior Project Manager for one of our direct clients in Westchester, IL. This is a long-term contract role and hybrid in Westchester, IL. Please find below the job description.
Position: Senior Project Manager
Location: Westchester, IL
Mode: Hybrid
Interview: 2 rounds
Duration: Long-term contract.
Identify variances in regional payroll workflows and design unified, "best-practice" SOPs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Act as the primary lead for the deployment of new Payroll/HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Dayforce), managing the full lifecycle from requirements gathering to UAT and "Go-Live."
Lead the transition from in-house payroll, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and service level agreement (SLA) setup.
Serve as the bridge between Finance, HR, IT, and external vendors to ensure project milestones are met without disrupting monthly pay cycles.
Conduct rigorous impact assessments to ensure data integrity and tax compliance are maintained during system cutovers.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven track record in End-to-End Payroll Implementations and large-scale Outsourcing Transitions.
Deep understanding of Payroll engine logic, API integrations with HRIS, and data migration protocols.
Proficiency in Agile or Waterfall methodologies; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred.
Ability to manage the "human side" of change, specifically when standardizing local processes into a global model.
Strong grasp of statutory requirements, tax regulations, and data privacy (GDPR/SOC1).
The Big Picture
A project manager in this space isn’t just executing tasks, they’re acting as a transformation leader. The ability to balance structure (process, governance) with people (change, communication) is what separates successful implementations from failed. Someone who has previous experience in project managing such design and implementations for Finance, Procurement, Order to cash, Record to Report, FP&A etc. processes would be great.
Best Regards,