Global Services Project Manager – HCM Implementations

Dayforce; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is a global HCM company seeking a Services Project Manager in the Philippines to lead external client engagements and deliver Dayforce’s cloud HCM platform on time and within scope. You will coordinate with global teams, manage budgets, and guide consultants through multi-project deployments in a matrix environment.

You’ll build strong client relationships, oversee Discovery, UAT, and go-live activities, mentor junior staff, and continuously improve Dayforce’s implementation methodology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• PMI/PMP or Prince2 certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in HCM application consulting and/or project management.
• Global payroll experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Visio.
• Deep understanding of common software implementation methodologies.
• Experience implementing applications such as Salesforce, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Workbrain/Infor, RedPrairie/JDA, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, or Dayforce HCM (preferred).
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects or complex, multi-dimensional projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Plan, manage, and communicate project progress while achieving milestones and maintaining momentum.
• Proactively utilize global resources within a matrix environment to maximize productivity.
• Set and manage customer expectations regarding project scope, timeline, governance, responsibilities, change control, escalation, risk management, and organizational readiness.
• Present and manage sign-off for key milestones and deliverables, including project kick-off, Discovery workbook, Discovery recap, project plan, status reports, steering committee reports, change requests, Sandbox review, UAT, Support transition, and project closure.
• Assist customers in driving the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process.
• Prepare Change Requests to document changes in scope and/or timeline.
• Effectively transition customers to Support after go-live.
• Participate in and/or lead project health checks and post-go-live reviews with the PMO.
• Motivate teams to document solutions and contribute to a solutions repository.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction
• Contribute to enhancements of Dayforce’s implementation methodology and PMO through feedback on tools, templates, and best practices.
• Complete new release training promptly and maintain knowledge of new or enhanced functionality.
• Mentor consultants on best-practice consulting, including workshop facilitation, requirement gathering, and documentation.
• Organize and perform assigned responsibilities independently.

Skills

Project management

PMI/PMP or Prince2

Global payroll experience

SaaS/cloud implementations

Stakeholder management

Business process mapping

Change Management

Travel willingness

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

SQL

Job description

Dayforce is a global HCM company seeking a Services Project Manager in the Philippines to lead external client engagements and deliver Dayforce’s cloud HCM platform on time and within scope. You will coordinate with global teams, manage budgets, and guide consultants through multi-project deployments in a matrix environment.

You’ll build strong client relationships, oversee Discovery, UAT, and go-live activities, mentor junior staff, and continuously improve Dayforce’s implementation methodology