HR/Payroll Migration Project Manager

CE Global Partners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company in the UK is looking for a Project Delivery Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of HCM transformations and Payroll migrations. This role involves managing project plans, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management methodologies and a strong focus on risk and quality assurance. Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is preferred. This position offers a dynamic working environment alongside senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for HCM transformations and Payroll migrations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance structures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into structured delivery plans.
• Proactively identify and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks.

Job description

Project Delivery

• Lead the full project lifecycle for HCM transformations and Payroll migrations (initiation through to go-live and hypercare)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance structures
• Project management Phase Zero HR Transformation activitie
• Ensure adherence to agreed methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery)
• Portfolio manage multiple payroll migration projects
• Manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and change control

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders
• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party payroll providers
• Chair project boards, steering groups, and working sessions
• Provide clear, concise reporting on progress, risks, and financials

Functional

• Translate business requirements into structured delivery plans
• Oversee design, build, testing, data migration, and cutover activities
• Support business readiness, training, and change activities
• Project manager RFP processes

Risk, Quality & Assurance

• Proactively identify and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks
• Ensure testing phases (SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs) are planned and executed rigorously
• Drive high standards of documentation and auditability
• Manage go-live readiness and post-implementation support