Project Manager

ECP Payroll Project Manager (New Contractor Resource)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Bengaluru

Job Description & Responsibilities:

The ECP Payroll Project Manager will be responsible for managing and deploying the ECP project specifically across AP (India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan & Japan ) countries. This individual will drive the successful implementation, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budget, and scope, with a strong focus on regional specificities.

Lead the planning, execution, and deployment of the ECP Payroll Project across various Asia Pacific countries.

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, considering AP region-specific requirements.

Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.

Manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating as necessary.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including payroll, HR, IT, and external vendors across different AP locations.

Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and legal requirements in each AP country.

Facilitate effective communication among all project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, progress, and challenges.

Oversee change management activities for the AP deployments, ensuring smooth adoption by end-users.

Manage vendor relationships and contracts specific to the AP region.

Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions for AP deployments.

Ensure successful handover to operational teams in each AP country.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale HR/Payroll implementation projects, with significant experience in multi-country deployments, especially within the Asia Pacific region.

Strong understanding of ECP (or similar enterprise payroll system) functionalities and deployment methodologies.

In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and regulations across various AP countries is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholder groups.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to navigate cultural nuances and work effectively in a global environment.

PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.