[Remote] Payroll Transformation Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses across the UK and Ireland. As a Payroll Transformation Project Manager, you will lead the payroll transformation programme, coordinating activities across multiple business units to ensure a smooth migration and transition into business operations.ResponsibilitiesLead the planning, governance, and delivery of the payroll migration programme across Sumer hubs and spokesWork closely with Payroll teams to understand current processes, operational requirements and migration readiness. Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, budget and resource allocationCoordinate hub-by-hub migration activity, ensuring rollout sequencing is clear and realisticCoordinate with Technology, Procurement and third-party providers to ensure system, contract and implementation dependencies are managed effectivelySupport the planning and delivery of user testing, parallel runs, data validation, training and go-live readinessIdentify, escalate and mitigate project risks, blockers and dependenciesEnsure clear communication and reporting of project progress to key stakeholders and governance forums, including developing communication plans to the broader teamSupport standardisation of payroll processes and ways of working across hubs and spokesEnsure successful transition into business-as-usual operations, including documentation, ownership, support routes and lessons learned. Monitor post implementation progress, adoption and key delivery outcomesSkillsDemonstrated experience in managing multiple technology and transformation project streams efficientlyStrong planning, governance and delivery disciplineStrong aptitude for data analysis and problem-solving with a structured approachProven ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders and cross-functionsAbility to manage third-party vendors and external delivery partnersA solution-focused mindset, capable of identifying and addressing challenges that arise during projectsHighly organised, delivery-focused and able to maintain momentum across several workstreamsAbility to work and adapt in a fast-paced professional services environmentExpertise in evaluating current workflows and recommending improvements for efficiency and consistencyPractical understanding of testing and change adoptionClear and concise communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and drive actionPrevious experience working in a professional services environment, including familiarity with payroll or finance operationsExperience delivering payroll, HR, ERP or other operational system implementationsExperience supporting data migration, parallel run, testing and go-live activitiesExperience working with external software vendors and implementation partnersChange management experience, including training coordination, adoption planning and business readinessCompany OverviewWe have become part of the Cowgills group. Please head over to our main page, Cowgills, for all future updates. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Wigan, Wigan, GBR, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.nrbarton.co.uk/.