Jobs in Norwich, United States

Senior Project Manager

Payroll programme - BPO outsourcing (HR / Payroll domain)

Initial 3 Month Contract (Very likely long term extensions)

(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35

Fully Remote

Unify is proud to exclusively represent an established UK Consultancy, who are looking to engage the services of a Senior Project Manager, to oversee the delivery of a large Payroll programme.

The PM must take full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation, and satisfactory completion of the initial procurement and implementation planning phases.

This is an urgent contract - Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

• Take full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation, and satisfactory completion of the initial procurement and implementation planning phases.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of the payroll programme, including management of procurement, technical integration workstreams, and transition planning.
• Provide clear governance, status reporting, and stakeholder management to ensure alignment with business objectives.

End-to-End Delivery: Proven ability to manage complex, medium-to-large scale projects, including managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from kick-off through to transition.

Risk & Issue Management: Proactive management of risks and dependencies, particularly those related to the technical integration with existing enterprise systems.

• Demonstrable experience delivering a Payroll Programme of Work (i.e., not just a project within a payroll function).
• Proven experience operating in a corporate environment.
• Recent, hands-on experience with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions, particularly within the HR/Payroll domain.
• Experience successfully navigating and delivering change within a large, matrixed organisation with multiple management levels and complex stakeholder structures.
• Any experience with the Deel Vendor platform or similar Global EOR/Payroll solutions (e.g., Remote, Papaya Global) is highly advantageous.

• Experience engaging with and managing expectations of senior leaders / stakeholders (HR Director level and Head of IS level).
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and previous experience working on initiatives with a Middle East and Europe scope/stakeholder base is a significant advantage.

• The PM must take full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation, and satisfactory completion of the initial procurement and implementation planning phases.
• End-to-End Delivery: Proven ability to manage complex, medium-to-large scale projects, including managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from kick-off through to transition.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with proven experience managing diverse senior stakeholders, providing regular, accurate status reports, and managing expectations.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactive management of risks and dependencies, particularly those related to the technical integration with existing enterprise systems.

This is an urgent contract - Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.