Senior Project Manager

Pinpoint HRM; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic work-life balance

Access to ongoing training and development certifications

Flexible working from home / working from office environment

Job summary

Pinpoint HRM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex HR and payroll projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly with Dayforce HCM, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Join a collaborative environment that values your opinions and offers a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in Payroll/WFM/HRIS.
• Experience with Dayforce HCM is advantageous.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-phase enterprise projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex HR and payroll implementation projects from initiation to post-go-live support.
• Develop and manage project schedules and resource allocations.
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes to business objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 certification

Job description

Do you have a track record of managing complex projects?

Would you like to stretch yourself & master your craft?

Are you ready to lead our client projects to success?

If the answer is ‘Yes’ then you can learn fast and thrive with Pinpoint HRM!

About us

Known as ‘The HR Tech Project Experts’, Pinpoint HRM has been assisting clients to design and deliver successful people-related technology projects for 20 years. Today, we are a passionate team of 75+ experts working with clients across the full lifecycle of HR Transformation.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, who will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of complex HR and payroll implementation projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget and in-scope execution. As the ideal candidate you will have deep functional knowledge of HR and payroll processes, strong client management skills and specific experience with Dayforce HCM. You will lead cross-functional project teams, manage multiple stakeholders and navigate competing priorities with confidence and precision.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex implementation projects from initiation through to post-go-live support
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and resource allocations
• Track and report project financials in line with budget
• Provide project updates to stakeholder groups including SteerCo
• Ensure alignment of project outcomes to guiding principles and overall business and project objectives
• Collaborate closely with functional consultants, solutions oversights and client-side stakeholders.
• Manage risk, scope and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive delivery excellence through project governance, milestone tracking and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure data conversion, testing, training and change management activities are effectively planned and executed.
• Act as the escalation point for project issues and actively resolve barriers to progress.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Dayforce capabilities and evolving HR/payroll industry standards.

About you

• 5 + years of project management experience (Payroll/WFM/HRIS system implementations preferred)
• Relevant industry knowledge and prior experience implementing HCM Solutions.
• Previous experience with Dayforce will be advantageous
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-phase enterprise projects with cross-functional teams
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 certification preferred
• Analytical thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and customer success
• Excellent communication, time management, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What you get

• A fun collaborative environment where opinions are valued
• Fantastic work life balance
• Access to ongoing training and development certifications
• Competitive remuneration
• A flexible working from home / working from office environment

At Pinpoint, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to create your own path. To choose where and when you work. Whether you’re an ocean, home computer or partition away, you’ll always feel part of a close, supportive team on an exciting ride to create happy clients and shake up our industry. You’ll also feel heard, respected and celebrated – for being you and you’ll have a lot of fun along the way!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Business Consulting and Services

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