Dayforce Project Manager

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The Team: HR Technology & HR Transformation 

We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams together to address complex issues relating to organisation transformation, end-to-end employee lifecycles, effective talent deployment and mobility, gaining value from evolving and virtual workforces, and the changing role of HR in support of business strategy. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results

What’s in it for you? 

• We’re making significant investments to build a Dayforce team with the right resources. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice 
• You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology and learning platforms
• You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximize the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment 

The role: Dayforce Project Manager 

To deliver and create innovative insights for clients through the design and implementation of the Dayforce solution across a wide range of industries and using EY methodologies and practices to fit project needs. Our approach to delivering value to our clients is through closely partnering with them on their transformation journey, rather than a “light-touch” methodology.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and lead Dayforce projects and the relevant work streams stream to enhance business functionality, organisational performance, with an exceptional user experience
• Partner with client-side Project leadership on a joint project management approach
• Develop and maintain project management related artefacts such as Project Charters, Project Schedules, RAID Logs, Project Financials, Change requests, Cutover plans, Strategy documents etc.
• Lead and participate in project governance activities such as project status meetings and steering committee meetings
• Contributing to and participating in project related activities such as Testing, Data, Integration, Change Management and Reporting & Analytics
• Manage vendor relationships and 3rd party resources contracted to the implementation team
• Perform fit-for-purpose analysis, and provide advice, recommendations and reports on technology solutions and industry best practise
• Participate in and contribute to opportunity management initiatives such as creating proposals and conducting solution demonstrations and discovery sessions
• Undertake Project Management domain specific rather than product specific advisory services such as remediation assessments, develop of business cases, process design and transformation roadmaps
• Work as part of a broad and experienced People and HR Transformation team that will give you direct access to talented leaders to guide engagement delivery and support your development and career path

What we’re looking for

• Relevant Degree or Qualification (preferred)
• Project Management certification/s such as CPM, CAPM, CSM, PMP, Six Sigma, DevOps, Prince2, etc.
• Experience in managing and leading Dayforce projects in complex and large-scale transformations
• Certification in Dayforce modules (preferred)
• Demonstrated capability in managing senior stakeholder networks and relationships
• Proven ability to manage teams, coach colleagues, and provide clear leadership and developmental feedback to team members

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.