Director of Implementation - Remote

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Dubai; Remote; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR tech firm is seeking a Director of Implementation to lead payroll and SaaS projects remotely. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in global payroll management, including leadership roles. This crucial role includes establishing a PMO to ensure project success and collaboration with various teams to enhance implementation processes. Competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Company resources (laptop, etc)

One-time office setup allowance

Salary incentive

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in global payroll or SaaS implementation management, including 8+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven success managing multi-country teams and enterprise-level rollouts in technology-driven environments.
• Open to European nationalities, 45 years old and below.

Responsibilities

• Lead global implementation teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Establish and oversee the Program Management Office (PMO) for governance and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve implementation frameworks.

Skills

Global payroll management

SaaS project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Director of Implementation - Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: up to 15K USD all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: company resources (laptop, etc), one-time office setup allowance, salary incentive

Job Location: Remote (home-based)

About the Client: A global HR tech and payroll solutions provider driving digital transformation and seamless workforce management worldwide.

Job Description

• Lead global implementation teams to deliver payroll and SaaS projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client requirements.
• Establish and oversee the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring strong governance, quality standards, and risk control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Tech, Operations) to improve implementation frameworks and automation processes.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to optimize onboarding, integrations, and end-to-end delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Open to European nationalities, 45 years old and below
• At least 10 years of experience in global payroll, HCM, or SaaS implementation management, including 8+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven success managing multi-country teams and enterprise-level rollouts in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) and experience in global HR or payroll SaaS companies preferred.