It Project Manager - Dayforce

Strata Results Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Strata Results Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated IT Senior Project Manager with strong Dayforce (HCM) implementation experience to lead complex HR/payroll projects from initiation to closure. You will drive cross-functional collaboration with HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires hands-on leadership, willingness to roll up sleeves, and experience with Dayforce modules, HRIS transformations, and related integrations across diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project management with hands-on Dayforce or HRIS/payroll implementations.
• Experience leading HR/payroll system transformations across multiple modules.
• Familiarity with SaaS, cloud HR platforms and integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Engage stakeholders across HR, payroll, finance, clients and vendors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Dayforce

HRIS

Payroll systems

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid delivery

Leadership

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Tools

APIs

Cloud HR systems

Job description

Job Description

Details

• Location: Melbourne, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Work Arrangement: 4 days per week (Croydon)

Who we are

Strata Results Group is a boutique and personalised consultancy offering strategy and business transformation services.

SRG has a proven track record for assisting iconic local and global organisations to achieve their business objectives and outcomes on time and within budget. Our key capabilities are, but not limited to include:

• Strategy Planning
• Program Delivery
• Process Optimisation
• Recruitment

All our capabilities are backed by specialists and technology leaders who are experienced and up to speed with the industry sector’s common pain points, best-practice operations, regulatory requirements, and obligations.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Senior Project Manager with strong Dayforce (HCM) implementation experience to lead and deliver complex, multi-faceted projects across HR, payroll, and workforce management systems. This role requires a hands-on leader who is not only capable of directing but also willing to roll up their sleeves and action tasks as needed.

Projects will primarily include Dayforce implementations, HRIS transformations, and related integrations, alongside broader infrastructure and application initiatives.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Management: Oversee all phases of IT projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with HR, payroll, finance teams, clients, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget & Resource Management: Ensure optimal allocation of resources and budget control across multiple projects.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to payroll regulations, HR compliance requirements, and IT governance frameworks.
• Change Management: Drive business and technical change initiatives, particularly across HR and payroll functions, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management.

Qualification and Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in IT Project Management with hands-on experience delivering Dayforce (HCM) implementations, HRIS, or payroll system projects.
• Dayforce Expertise: Proven experience in Dayforce modules such as Payroll, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, and HR, including end-to-end implementation or major enhancements.
• Project Methodologies: Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud-based HCM systems, APIs, and integration technologies.
• Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams including HR, payroll, IT, and external vendors.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to resolve complex project issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Dayforce vendors/partners and implementation partners.
• Prior experience in multi-country payroll or HR transformation projects.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on diverse IT projects across different industries.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and innovative environment.