Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Talent Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

Talent is recruiting for a Project Manager with proven experience leading an ERP transition, preferably HR or Payroll or Workforce Management experience.

  • Project Manager with ERP, HR, Payroll or Workforce Management experience
  • Start ASAP - long-term contract
  • Highly competitive daily rate Well above market

The Project Manager - Transition plays a pivotal role in steering the seamless transition to a new Workforce Management platform. The role is hands-on, responsible for orchestrating all aspects of the transition from planning the cutover to hypercare to handover to BAU, ensuring minimal disruption to the organisation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Craft, execute and monitor completion of detailed transition plans including cutover, business readiness, transition to support and hypercare.
  • Lead coordination across departments including IT, HR, external vendors to ensure all readiness tasks are aligned and delivered on schedule
  • Coordinate resource allocation and manage dependencies across workstreams with within the organisation
  • Manage cutover activities, final data migration, go live ramp up and risk mitigation strategies
  • Serve as the central point for transition among the Program leadership team, IT Services, HR and vendors
  • Orchestrate hypercare support for rapid issue resolution and system stabilisation
  • Plan for and execute the formal handover to BAU teams
  • Spot potential issues during the transition and proactively create strategies to reduce disruption
  • Prepare status reports and updates for senior governance forums
  • Facilitate information handovers and ensure documentation is through and accessible
  • Ensure the transition complies with company policies, industry standards and prepares the organisation for steady state.
  • Manage a small direct team including a cutover specialist.

Selection Criteria:
We are looking for an exceptional and experienced Transition Project Manager. You will have:

  • Proven experience leading an ERP transition, preferably HR or Payroll or Workforce Management
  • Strong project or transition management, background with multi stakeholder integration
  • Strong experience in managing project schedules, resources and deliverables during a critical support phase.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to lead teams during stressful situations and make quick decisions to minimise disruptions
  • Excellent problem-solving, time management and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail and quality and timeliness of completed work, including written reports and presentations.
  • Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated, combined with a high level of initiative, drive and enthusiasm.

Desirable

  • Experience with Workforce Management (Time and Attendance, Rostering, Scheduling) systems. Kronos/UKG would be ideal
  • Experience working in the higher education sector

How to Apply:
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Jackson Bruce
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Desired Skills and Experience
Project Management, ERP, HR, Payroll, Workforce Management, WFM, Kronos, UKG, Aurion, Workday, Higher Education, University, HRIS

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