Project Manager, Global Payroll

Vistra; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra in the United States is seeking a Project Manager, Global Payroll to lead a project team of Implementation Consultants and Payroll Specialists alongside external international partners to drive progress and enable global payroll delivery.

The role requires managing all elements of the project plan from pre-contract signing through successful transition into Operations, maintaining client relationships to ensure objectives are met and value is delivered for Vistra+iiPay.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll-related software implementations across multiple countries.
• Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional project teams.
• Strong change-management and governance experience.
• Excellent client relationship management, with global partners.
• Fluent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• PM qualification such as PRINCE2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project plan from pre-contract signing to operations transition.
• Manage client relationships to ensure objectives and value delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for deliverables.
• Establish governance, status reporting and programme reporting.
• Support the PMO to improve processes and tools.
• Drive business transformation initiatives alongside project work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Software implementations

Payroll integrations

Process mapping

Change management

Influencing skills

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

International payroll knowledge

Multilingual

Client management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager, Global Payroll

Posting Start Date: 10/23/26

Job Description:

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra iiPay.

At VistraiiPay our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for highly experienced and motivated Project Manager who wants to lead a project team of Implementation Consultants and Payroll Specialists alongside external international partners to help drive to our goal of ‘Paying the Planet’.

Role Overview

Our highly motivated and engaged team members are at the heart of our success! This role requires managing all elements of the project plan from pre-contract signing through to the successful transition into Operations. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the client relationship during this phase to ensure the objectives of the project are met, and the returns are fully delivered for Vistra+iiPay.

Key objectives of the role

The successful candidate requires minimum 3 years of payroll related project management experience and the ability to demonstrate a proven track record in the following areas:

• Produce and manage the project plan to deliver the successful roll‑out of the Vistra+iiPay software across numerous countries through the application of ‘best in class’ project and change management
• Lead the project team through effective engagement and collaboration to ensure a common sense of purpose, an understanding of the key outcomes and how these will be achieved
• Work in partnership with Client Account Manager and in collaboration with key internal stakeholders (Implementations, Sales, Operations etc.) and external (Client and in country partners) to ensure shared ownership for the delivery of project deliverables and outcomes
• Leverage professional skills, influence, and organizational resources to drive a fantastic client experience through effectively managing the project team to deliver client objectives and managing expectations
• Support the Implementation Consultants to define the detailed client requirements and ensure any additional scope is managed via good change control
• Establish and sustain an effective governance framework to ensure the appropriate level of oversight and control is in place across all project activities including weekly status reporting, client calls and programme reporting
• Play an active role in developing the Project Management Office to improve the profile and performance of the team. Utilise knowledge and experience to help enhance the processes and tools used in Vistra+iiPay to drive more efficient projects and to deliver an ever-greater client experience
• Help support the business with the business transformation agenda through supporting internal change projects and process definition

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Decision making based on analytical insight and experience
• Knowledge of Software implementation projects and operational delivery
• Knowledge of payroll related integrations project such as HR integrations and bespoke GL file integrations.
• Process mapping
• Experience of working in a business going through substantial growth and change with the ability to utilize change management skills to help drive the business to achieve its objectives
• Influencing skills
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to positively and proactively resolve conflicts
• International payroll knowledge
• Multiple language fluency would be an advantage

Desirable

• A minimum of three years payroll-related project management experience
• Client management experience
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to adapt communication style to variety of stakeholders including those where English is not their first language
• Demonstrated ability to assess situations, determine importance, urgency, and risks; makes timely decisions which are in the best interest of the client and Vistra+iiPay.
• Strong organization skills including the ability to establish priorities, develop work plans, assess progress towards goals, and pay attention to detailed data and information.
• Highly resilient in the face of adversity and manages stress, effectively, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Ability to work autonomously
• Confidence in dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty and the need to change rapidly
• Strong people leadership and management of a matrix team
• PM qualification (PRINCE2 for example)

Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!