Project Manager - Global Payroll Implementation

Project Manager - Global Payroll Implementation
Location: Remote / Maplewood, MN

Position Overview: This program manager ensures a successful implementation of Payroll Implementation project. An experienced project manager is best able to identify areas of potential concern and provide guidance to ensure implementation occurs according to plan. This role must have direct experience implementing global solutions for the country and/or region they are assigned and will know what it takes to achieve this goal.

Position Duties:
1. Assist in managing vendor relationships, assessing options, driving to solutions and strategies.
2. Evaluate options, help determine best recommendations and paths forward
3. Create business cases and various decision rationale documents.
4. Create and manage project plans, setting targets for milestones, and adhering to deadlines, removing roadblocks and escalating as needed.
5. Performing quality control throughout the project to reduce any surprises. When risks are identified create mitigation plan to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services.
6. Regular communications with Global Payroll Program leader to keep informed on progress of project goals.

Basic Qualifications: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in either business or management Vendor/contract management and experience
Significant/large scale project management

Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding global payroll vendor landscape

Regional vendors (ADP, etc.)
Outsourced vendor for software (config, testing)

Soft Skills:
Leadership skills
Decisiveness and prioritization
Problem-solving skills