Project Manager, Global Payroll in Amsterdam

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

At Vistra iiPay 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, Global Payroll

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)

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