Project Manager – HR & Payroll System Implementation

Silver Cloud

Project Manager delivering HR and payroll system implementations for a leading HR technology consultancy. Overseeing end-to-end delivery and ensuring project success across various technologies.

Posted 7/27/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading HR and payroll technology project lifecycles, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and adherence to project governance standards. Proficient in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with strong commercial awareness and vendor relationship management skills.

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HR Technology Project ManagementAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyPMP CertificationMicrosoft Project Proficiency

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Hard Skills

HR Technology ImplementationProject Lifecycle ManagementRisk Identification and MitigationStakeholder AlignmentProject DocumentationGovernance StandardsVendor Relationship ManagementCommercial Awareness

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyPayroll TechnologyDayforceHiBobUKGADPSAP SuccessFactorsWorkday

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full project lifecycle for HR and payroll technology implementations, ensuring successful delivery to agreed scope, time, and budget.
Act as the senior point of contact for the client, managing communication, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
Chair steering committees and project boards, driving executive-level decision-making.
Collaborate with internal, client, and vendor teams to ensure successful integration and adoption.
Identify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues to maintain project momentum.
Maintain high-quality project documentation, reporting, and governance in line with Silver Cloud standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing complex HR or payroll technology projects (e.g. Dayforce, HiBob, UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday).
Demonstrated ability to operate as an independent contractor or associate, delivering outcomes autonomously and professionally.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Deep understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and assignment).
Flexible engagement durations aligned with client demand.
Remote working with occasional UK client travel.
Engagement via contract for services (IR35 status assessed per project).