Senior Project Management Consultant - Payroll Implementations

About the role

ADP Celergo is looking for a Senior Project Management Consultant within its Implementation department, reporting to the Manager of Implementation. The consultant supports multi-country payroll implementations, acting as the client's privileged contact and working closely with Celergo's global partners to analyse and implement payroll regulations in line with local legislation. The role requires strong communication and cross-cultural skills and technical knowledge to set up the global platform.

Key responsibilities

• Run the global kick-off call, create project charters, rollout plans and project plans for all countries in scope, and ensure milestones and timelines are met.
• Ensure the client respects the implementation window agreed in the contract.
• Manage a master implementation schedule and keep the project portfolio up to date on corporate tools (Siebel, eService, PlanView).
• Configure regulatory settings in the global ADP platform (CGC), develop, test and optimise the solution, and ensure invoicing steps are followed correctly.
• Support the transition from implementation to service with the assigned Client Account Manager and take part in business improvement projects and pre-engagement meetings.
• Organise stakeholder meetings, provide status reporting and action plans, and act as a point of contact for client inquiries, invoicing and fulfilment.
• Explain payroll (compensation, benefits) and its financial implications to clients, and clarify country-specific payroll issues with in-country partners.
• Review Excel documents and verify figures using basic accounting knowledge, and relay payroll information to global partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training, preferably in a service environment.
• Bilingual language skills are preferred.
• Project management certification is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining professional.