GPO Client Solution - Senior Manager

EY; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services firm in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Manager to lead payroll technology implementations. You will manage cross-functional teams, engage with clients, and ensure adherence to global standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and an analytical mindset. Join us to help build a better working world and empower diverse teams in a flexible environment.

Servicios

Flexible environment

World-class experiences

Inclusive culture

Formación

• Proven experience in payroll or HR technology.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technology solutioning for payroll implementations.
• Manage project scope, resources, and timelines.
• Support business development activities.

Conocimientos

Project and program management

Leadership and team management

Communication abilities

Financial acumen

Analytical mindset

Educación

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Descripción del empleo

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY Global Payroll Operate (GPO) is a multidisciplinary practice delivering standardized, borderless, and connected payroll services that address the global, regulatory, and human aspects of employee care and compensation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful implementation of EY’s global payroll technology solutions for new clients.

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Manager within the GPO Implementation team, you will lead the technology solutioning for payroll implementations, working closely with clients and internal teams from pre-sales through delivery. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on EY’s payroll technology tools, ensuring implementations meet global standards and client expectations in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Implementation Leadership
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver the technological components of payroll implementations across multiple countries or regions.
  • Manage project scope, resources, timelines, and budgets throughout the implementation lifecycle.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage changes to ensure successful delivery.
  • Provide regular status updates, metrics, and reports to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Develop project plans, estimates, and documentation for all phases of implementation.
  • Ensure alignment with EY’s global standards and client-specific requirements.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Support business development activities including RFPs, RFIs, pricing, pitches, and technology demonstrations.
  • Articulate EY’s payroll technology capabilities to clients, ensuring clear understanding of functionality and quality assurance.
  • Identify opportunities for service expansion or additional EY offerings.
  • Participate in feasibility studies and vendor evaluations.
• Finance, Quality & Risk Management
  • Monitor and manage project financials including billing, budgets, ERP, and margin.
  • Define Statements of Work (SOW) and service specifications.
  • Support resolution of disputes or contractual issues as needed.
  • Ensure quality control and compliance with EY’s QRM standards.
• Methodology & Best Practices
  • Align technology implementations with client business goals and industry best practices.
  • Contribute to the development of templates, tools, and methodologies to enhance implementation capabilities.
  • Coach and mentor team members, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development.
  • Foster trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders and sponsors.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in project and program management, preferably in payroll or HR technology.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Financial acumen including budgeting and margin management.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience in process improvement and change management.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global payroll systems and implementations.
• Familiarity with EY’s technology platforms and service delivery models.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.