Project Manager – HR/Payroll System Implementation (SEA Region)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling sector is seeking a Project Manager to lead a significant HR/Payroll system implementation project across Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multi-country projects with a strong focus on payroll systems integration, ensuring compliance with local regulations, driving adoption, and collaborating across functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience, especially in HR and Payroll systems.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or other global HRIS integration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll system consolidation project.
• Ensure the new system meets local payroll regulations and business needs.
• Define and manage the project plan, including scope and budget.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Change management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

PMP Certification

Prince2 Certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead a critical HR/Payroll system implementation project across Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines . Currently, each country operates with separate payroll systems that do not integrate efficiently with SAP SuccessFactors , clients Global HR Information System (HRIS). This project aims to unify the systems into a single regional Payroll platform , fully integrated with SuccessFactors, to streamline operations, reduce manual entry, and ensure legal and compliance alignment across all three countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll system consolidation project for Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
• Ensure the new system meets local payroll regulations , business needs, and integrates effectively with SAP SuccessFactors .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT, Compliance) across the three countries to gather requirements, manage change, and drive adoption.
• Define and manage the project plan , including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and budget tracking.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) , training, data migration, and go-live support across the region.

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 8 years of project management experience , with a strong focus on HR and Payroll system implementations in a regional or multi-country context.
• Proven experience integrating payroll systems with SAP SuccessFactors or other global HRIS platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory and compliance requirements in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines .
• Excellent stakeholder engagement , communication, and change management skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and cross-border teams.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• PMP , Prince2 , or equivalent certification preferred.

Regional travel required