Contingent Project Manager

Papaya Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B tech unicorn in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex customer implementations focused on contingent workforce management. The role demands strong communication and problem-solving skills alongside a solid track record in managing large projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in MSP delivery models and familiarity with VMS tools like SAP Fieldglass and Beeline. This is a high-impact position aimed at driving efficiency and compliance in global workforce programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Sr. Project Management role.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-faceted customer implementations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MSP delivery models and VMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Join pre-sales to develop rollout plans.
• Lead implementation of solutions for managing contingent labor.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management Systems (VMS)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

SAP Fieldglass

Beeline

Workday VNDLY

Job description

Description

Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award‑winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier‑one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and self‑motivated Project Manager to lead complex customer implementations—particularly those involving Contingent Workforce Management programs. The ideal candidate will have worked previously in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) organisation and worked with Vendor Management Systems (VMS) such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, or similar VMS.

This is a high‑impact role that combines client‑facing delivery with internal coordination across multiple stakeholders. You will guide our most strategic customers through seamless implementation journeys, ensuring best‑in‑class outcomes for their extended workforce programs, including compliance, visibility, and efficiency in supplier management and contingent labor operations.

What You'll Do

• Join the pre‑sales team in the final stages of a deal to ensure a seamless handoff and develop a rollout plan tailored to the customer's contingent workforce needs.
• Lead the implementation of Papaya Global's solutions for clients managing contingent labor, coordinating with MSP stakeholders and working in the VMS platforms and ensuring compliant and scalable processes.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (internal and external) to deliver complex projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the implementation lifecycle—especially for contingent workforce programs requiring integration with third‑party systems.
• Lead weekly implementation meetings, manage deliverables, and create executive‑ready reports and documentation.
• Partner closely with internal teams—including Product, Customer Success, Legal, and Compliance—to align customer requirements with Papaya's offerings.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, agreed timelines, and global compliance requirements related to contingent labor (e.g., classification, labor laws).
• Monitor program/project performance using industry‑standard tools and methodologies; elevate risks when needed.
• Participate in internal initiatives to continuously improve implementation methodologies, especially for MSP/VMS workflows and partner integrations.

Why Join Papaya Global?

This is more than a project management role—it’s an opportunity to help global organizations unlock the power of their contingent workforce. You'll help clients drive efficiency, reduce risk, and improve visibility through cutting‑edge technology and global delivery models.

Be a part of something transformative. Let's change the way companies manage their global workforces—together.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Management or Sr. Project Management role.
• Proven experience leading large, multi‑faceted customer implementations in the contingent workforce industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MSP delivery models and VMS tools (e.g., Fieldglass, Beeline, VNDLY, Magnit, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously, with a keen focus on compliance, customer satisfaction, and workforce program success.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills, with the ability to lead stakeholders across a range of functions and geographies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to foresee challenges, mitigate risks, and keep complex programs on track.
• High initiative with a drive to improve internal processes and the client experience through innovation, lessons learned initiatives and feedback.

Nice to have

• Internationally recognized Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.).
• Experience implementing or integrating with HCM or workforce platforms alongside a VMS.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks for contingent labor across multiple geographies.
• Background in strategic workforce planning, vendor strategy, or workforce analytics.