Payroll Systems Senior Program Manager
About The Position
Lead enterprise payroll system programs from planning through implementation, deployment, and post-production stabilization, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic payroll initiatives across North America. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Benefits, business leaders, and third-party vendors to support enterprise payroll initiatives and organizational objectives. Establish program governance, implementation strategies, program roadmaps, resource requirements, communication plans, and timelines to successfully manage multiple concurrent payroll system initiatives. Lead and direct cross-functional implementation activities, including system configuration, data conversion, testing, validation, deployment, and production readiness to ensure successful program execution. Evaluate implementation readiness, identify and mitigate program risks, resolve complex issues, and provide direction to project teams to support timely and successful production deployments. Lead executive and project governance meetings, communicate program status, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment among key stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle. Ensure payroll system implementations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, corporate policies, internal controls, and established payroll governance standards. Provide functional leadership and coordination for Payroll Systems resources supporting enterprise initiatives while promoting standardized processes, implementation methodologies, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, system capabilities, automation, reporting, and overall operational effectiveness. Manage implementation budgets, vendor engagements, and professional service resources associated with payroll transformation initiatives to support successful program delivery. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
- 5+ years leading complex payroll system implementation or enterprise payroll transformation programs.
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll and ADP Workforce Manager Time & Attendance or comparable enterprise payroll platforms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processing, payroll operations, payroll compliance, and enterprise payroll systems.
- Experience managing payroll testing, parallel testing, payroll validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production deployment activities.
- Experience navigating complex multi-legal entity payroll environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project/program management methodologies, implementation governance, project scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced program and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and external vendors.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and promoting DENSO's values and culture.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading regional or enterprise payroll transformation initiatives.
- Experience implementing payroll vendor, HRIS, and benefits system integrations.
- Knowledge of payroll reporting, analytics, and workforce management solutions.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent project/program management certification.
- Experience leading organizational change management initiatives supporting payroll transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise payroll system programs from planning through implementation, deployment, and post-production stabilization.
- Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Benefits, business leaders, and third-party vendors.
- Establish program governance, implementation strategies, program roadmaps, resource requirements, communication plans, and timelines.
- Lead and direct cross-functional implementation activities, including system configuration, data conversion, testing, validation, deployment, and production readiness.
- Evaluate implementation readiness, identify and mitigate program risks, resolve complex issues, and provide direction to project teams.
- Lead executive and project governance meetings, communicate program status, facilitate decision-making, and ensure alignment among key stakeholders.
- Ensure payroll system implementations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, corporate policies, internal controls, and established payroll governance standards.
- Provide functional leadership and coordination for Payroll Systems resources supporting enterprise initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, system capabilities, automation, reporting, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Manage implementation budgets, vendor engagements, and professional service resources associated with payroll transformation initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
