Implementation Project Manager

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life BetterTM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally. About the opportunity The Dayforce Services Delivery team is growing and looking for experienced Project Managers to join. You will be responsible for the implementation and delivery assurance of the industry’s next-generation Human Capital Management (HCM) solution in the Australia/NZ region. This role will offer you the chance to showcase your adaptability and agility as you manage multiple projects varying in size, scope, complexity and methodology. These engagements may consist of any/all of the following: Delivery Assurance/Audit of Partner-led implementations Dayforce-led Value-Added Services (VAS) projects for existing customers Dayforce-led implementations The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the time, scope and budget on the project, whilst enabling a high level of customer satisfaction. We are fully remote all of the time, not just in lockdowns. You can be based anywhere across Australia and New Zealand. We are an amazing team, we ‘hum’ together, we lean into one another and have fun. We are flexible, we won’t micromanage you but we will provide you with structured growth. If you have Project Management and HCM domain experience, this role might be for you! What you’ll get to do Deliver multiple concurrent projects, working closely with consultants in a matrix environment to ensure quality, on-time, and on-budget implementations. Build constructive working relationships with Customers, Partners, and Dayforce’s internal specialist areas to support both our Dayforce-led and Partner-led implementations. Utilise the Dayforce Methodology to drive implementations to successful completion, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and referenceability. Plan, manage and communicate the progress of the project, achieving milestones and maintaining momentum of the project. Set and manage partner and customer expectations regarding project governance, scope and timeline, risk management, organisational readiness and stakeholder responsibilities. Present and manage sign-off of key milestones and deliverables, such as project Charter, Kick-off, Status Reports, Change Requests (CRs), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Support Transition, Project Closure, etc. Manage the Change Request process i.e. capture a change in scope, cost and/or timeline. Contribute to the enhancement of Dayforce's Delivery Assurance and Implementation Methodology, providing feedback on tools and templates that drive continuous improvement and best practices approach. Skills and experience we value Project Management accreditation such as PMI/PMP (Required). Relevant Tertiary qualifications Demonstrated experience in Project and Change Management within dynamic teams. Time management and prioritisation Work in or be flexible to work in an agile and fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills, and a logical and process-orientated mindset High-level proficiency in software applications including Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint & Excel), Smartsheet and Microsoft Teams. Excellent interpersonal skills, successfully managing internal and external customers to enable high customer satisfaction. Strategic analysis capabilities and strong commercial acumen Demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously as well as manage a cohesive (virtual) team, driving results through a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated experience in developing, leading, and facilitating working sessions and business reporting presentations. Manage multiple stakeholder requests and enquiries at any given time. Live and breathe our Values – Agility, Customer Focus, Equity, Optimism, Transparency and Shared Ambition At Dayforce, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you require support or accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will ensure your needs are met. All data collected from this question will only be accessible by the DE&I team. No one from recruitment can view this data Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process