HR/Payroll Migration Project Manager

Project Delivery:

• Lead the full project lifecycle for HCM transformations and Payroll migrations (initiation through to go-live and hypercare)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance structures
• Project management Phase Zero HR Transformation activitie
• Ensure adherence to agreed methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery)
• Portfolio manage multiple payroll migration projects
• Manage scope, timelines, dependencies, and change control

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders
• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party payroll providers
• Chair project boards, steering groups, and working sessions
• Provide clear, concise reporting on progress, risks, and financials

Functional:

• Translate business requirements into structured delivery plans
• Oversee design, build, testing, data migration, and cutover activities
• Support business readiness, training, and change activities
• Project manager RFP processes

Risk, Quality & Assurance:

• Proactively identify and mitigate delivery, compliance, and operational risks
• Ensure testing phases (SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs) are planned and executed rigorously
• Drive high standards of documentation and auditability
• Manage go-live readiness and post-implementation support

CE Global Partners are a successful and fast-growing consultancy, specialising in client-side support to enable and deliver HR and payroll transformations and managed payroll services globally, enabled by market-leading technology. We work across multiple industries, sectors and technologies to help our global clients design, implement, operate and optimise their HR and payroll operating models.We typically implement market-leading HR technology such as Oracle HCM, Workday, Ceridian and SAP SuccessFactors, alongside delivering UK and global payroll services, including payroll implementation, transition and ongoing managed services.Working within the CE team, you will learn, grow and progress in a culture that is supportive and collaborative, while using best-in-class delivery methods. Our clients recognise us for the quality and impact of the work we deliver. If you are looking for your next career challenge while working with industry experts in HR, payroll and transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.