Transformation Project Manager

Our Client is an international organization operating in the healthcare and medical technology sector, recognized as one of the leaders in its industry. The company provides innovative medical products and services that support patient care and help improve the quality of life of patients worldwide.

• 12+ years experience leading transformation projects for Germany
• Experience in payroll project management across multiple geographies
• Experience driving payroll process improvements
• Strong analytical skills to critically evaluate information
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships
• Focused, goal-driven, accountable, with significant attention to detail
• Payroll knowledge in multiple countries
• Knowledge of time and attendance systems
• Expertise in project management and transformation
• Flexibility in working hours to cover global time zones
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools
• Experience with multiple payroll vendor systems
• Familiarity with HCM systems, preferably Workday

Nice to have:

• Experience with ticketing systems, preferably ServiceNow

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for end-to-end project delivery
• Ensure all assigned projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including project plans, tools, and risk management matrix according to FME standards
• Develop timelines against project scopes and objectives with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure resource availability and allocation across all stakeholders
• Measure and report project performance
• Report changes to scope, budget, timelines, risks, and issues, escalating through established governance
• Manage relationships with program stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption
• Partner with Workstream Leads to ensure consistency in project delivery across multiple geographies
• Partner with local Finance to develop standardized workflows for banking, reporting, and segregation of duties
• Implement global payroll procedures and segregation of duties matrixes in-country to ensure role mapping
• Partner with Internal Controls to apply global payroll controls into local processes
• Oversee and coordinate review of vendor risk management processes
• Prepare training plans for Payroll Work Force Management system security role audits
• Coordinate gathering and review of local payroll and WFM requirements for system changes
• Oversee Payroll and HCM system reconciliation efforts and data uploads to align systems
• Support Payroll Operations requirements review and validation against HCM system configuration
• Define opportunities for enhancements
• Assess and detail needs for HCM integrations and/or standardized reporting