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Project Manager II (non-IT)
Barceloneta, PR · Biotech/PharmaceuticalPurpose:
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Client is seeking a strong project manager for a critical multi-year payroll project planned within the HR Operations organization. The Project Manager will lead the implementation of payroll solutions for LATAM region. This multi-year, multi-million-dollar project requires exceptional project management and leadership skills to ensure a successful transition to a new vendor provider. This role operates within the Client Payroll & Time Operations function and collaborates with Regional Payroll Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation of new payroll solutions for all Latin America countries.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams involving HR Operations, Technology, Comp & Ben, Treasury, and accounting teams within Client.
• Guide and direct with Client Payroll Country Operations SMEs during implementation.
• Oversee all project phases, including design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hyper-care.
• Coordinate with technology teams to develop integration solutions and manage data between Workday HCM and vendor systems.
• Operate under the Project Management Office (PMO) and established governance structures.
• Partner with the vendor’s implementation and account teams to drive joint success.
• Manage change effectively by engaging key stakeholders, including Country HR, Regional HR, and Finance Directors and their teams.
• Manage aggressive timelines and budgets to achieve project milestones.
• Report and manage the RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese language.
• 5+ years of operational experience managing projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects; previous payroll implementation projects are preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese language is preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Prior work experience with any payroll providers is an advantage.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position? 1. Payroll operational experience and processing payroll for a country, excluding USA and PR
2. Communicate in English and Spanish
3. Experience with payroll vendor/platform changes
4. Effective work management, prioritization, time management, and organization skills
5. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, as well as to get results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
Candidate that worked previously of payroll change system
Testing payroll process
Work day system experience
*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*
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Client is seeking a strong project manager for a critical multi-year payroll project planned within the HR Operations organization. The Project Manager will lead the implementation of payroll solutions for LATAM region. This multi-year, multi-million-dollar project requires exceptional project management and leadership skills to ensure a successful transition to a new vendor provider. This role operates within the Client Payroll & Time Operations function and collaborates with Regional Payroll Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the implementation of new payroll solutions for all Latin America countries.
• Collaborate and lead cross-functional teams involving HR Operations, Technology, Comp & Ben, Treasury, and accounting teams within Client.
• Guide and direct with Client Payroll Country Operations SMEs during implementation.
• Oversee all project phases, including design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hyper-care.
• Coordinate with technology teams to develop integration solutions and manage data between Workday HCM and vendor systems.
• Operate under the Project Management Office (PMO) and established governance structures.
• Partner with the vendor’s implementation and account teams to drive joint success.
• Manage change effectively by engaging key stakeholders, including Country HR, Regional HR, and Finance Directors and their teams.
• Manage aggressive timelines and budgets to achieve project milestones.
• Report and manage the RAID Log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies).
• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese language.
• 5+ years of operational experience managing projects.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects; previous payroll implementation projects are preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese language is preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Prior work experience with any payroll providers is an advantage.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position? 1. Payroll operational experience and processing payroll for a country, excluding USA and PR
2. Communicate in English and Spanish
3. Experience with payroll vendor/platform changes
4. Effective work management, prioritization, time management, and organization skills
5. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, as well as to get results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
Candidate that worked previously of payroll change system
Testing payroll process
Work day system experience
*Weil Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*