Implementation Project Manager - Brazil REF-J01-496

Job Description

Qualifications / Skills

Minimum Requirements for Candidates

• Minimum 7 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in end-to-end global payroll implementations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in using payroll software.
• Must be available to work outside normal business hours as needed to support global clients and meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to tolerate a high level of stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of the basic accounting principles
• Understanding of the interfacing technologies i.e. API, flat file, etc.
• Experience working in SaaS-based payroll or HR technology scale-ups preferred.
• Proficient in Project Management Software solutions like Monday.com.
• Strong understanding of global payroll compliance, data security standards, and SaaS implementation best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Expectations for Ideal Candidates

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to communicate well at all levels and build solid business relationships
• Proactive, communicative, organized, and well-spoken.
• Strong understanding of global payroll compliance, data security standards, and SaaS implementation best practices.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings, (face to face or over the phone)
• Proficient in Project Management Software solutions like Monday.com.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting/finance/business administration/IT or related discipline
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, communicative, organized and well spoken.

Responsibilities

• The PM maintains proactive communication, mitigates project risks, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion. This role is particularly critical in a global payroll outsourcing or SaaS industry scale-up, where adaptability, process optimization, and operational efficiency are essential.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, scope documents, and requirement specifications.
• Document key decisions, action items, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure pre-implementation readiness by sharing the scoping checklist and necessary documents with the client.
• Adapt strategies for global payroll outsourcing and SaaS scale-up environments, ensuring compliance with local and international payroll regulations.
• Implement reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into resource utilization and risk management effectiveness for key stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration with product development teams in SaaS scale-ups to ensure smooth integration and feature adaptability.
• Ensure all project artifacts are stored in a structured and accessible format, complying with internal documentation standards.
• Keep the project plan up-to-date and coordinate project plan changes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as GDPR and SOC 2 for SaaS-based payroll solutions, and integrate compliance
• Conduct regular risk and resource review meetings to evaluate project health and adjust resource allocations as needed.
• Align with the configuration team to ensure timely delivery and evaluation of configuration and unit testing.

Required Documents

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