Global Payroll Implementation Senior Manager

EY; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Global Payroll Operate (GPO) to lead technology solutions for payroll implementations across regions. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams from pre-sales to delivery, acting as a SME on EY payroll technology tools to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality implementations.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and uphold EY global standards while engaging stakeholders and supporting business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Analytical mindset

Process improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Global Payroll Operate (GPO) to lead technology solutions for payroll implementations across regions. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams from pre-sales to delivery, acting as a SME on EY payroll technology tools to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality implementations.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and uphold EY global standards while engaging stakeholders and supporting business development opportunities.