Sr. Project Manager

Story Behind the Need

• Business group: This role sits within the Global HR Modernization team, responsible for delivering innovative payroll and total rewards solutions across the organization, including benefits, compensation, and bonus program delivery.
• Project: We are seeking a Senior Director-level Project Manager to lead one of the most complex HR transformation initiatives within the organization — the Canadian Payroll Migration Program. This is a multi-million-dollar, multi-year enterprise project involving the migration of over 50,000 employees to SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP), transitioning from a legacy 2009 on-premises system to a modern cloud-based platform.

Project Scope

• Migration from legacy SAP Payroll to SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
• Nationwide implementation impacting branch, corporate, wealth, and HR workforce segments
• Complex data, system, and process transformation across multiple stakeholder groups
• Currently transitioning from requirements/completion phase into build and execution

Typical Day in Role:

• Provide executive-level leadership for a large-scale payroll transformation program
• Lead multiple critical workstreams, including:
o Data conversion and migration
o Testing strategy and execution
o Upstream/downstream systems integration
o Core HR processes
• Oversee program financials, timelines, risks, and dependencies across all streams
• Drive end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Manage and coordinate internal stakeholders, including Payroll, HR, and IT teams
• Lead relationships with external vendors and implementation partners (e.g., consulting firms, system integrators)
• Prepare and deliver executive updates, reporting, and communications to VP/SVP stakeholders
• Mentor and provide direction to senior project managers supporting the program
• Facilitate governance forums and ensure workstream accountability and execution discipline
• Partner closely with the business sponsor (VP level) to drive decision-making and outcomes

Candidate Value Proposition:

• This is a high-impact opportunity to:
o Work directly with senior executives (VP/SVP level) at a Top 5 bank
o Lead a national, enterprise-wide transformation initiative
o Drive meaningful change across payroll and HR systems impacting tens of thousands of employees
o Build experience within a complex, high-visibility program with significant organizational impact
o Ideal for seasoned contractors who thrive in fast-paced, large-scale transformation environments

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience as a project manager, with at least 5+ as a senior/director level PM having led at least 4+ large-scale transformation projects
• Experience leading large complex multi-million dollar ($10M+) and multi-year projects
• Experience with large software deployments/ large ERPs /CRM/ CRP initiatives
• Experience managing technology vendors and implementation partners (e.g. Epi-Use, system integrators, large consulting firms)
• PMP / PMI certification required

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Experience delivering HCM or Payroll transformation projects
• Direct experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or SAP HR systems

Soft Skills Required:

• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational and program governance capabilities
• High attention to detail with a focus on delivery excellence
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

Education:

• PMP / PMI certification required

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• A seasoned transformation leader with experience delivering complex enterprise programs
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels
• Highly effective at managing ambiguity, risk, and competing priorities
• Skilled in influencing and communicating with senior executives and stakeholders
• A proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Candidate Review & Selection – Interview Process

• 2–3 interview rounds (in-person)
• Round 1: Two Vice Presidents
• Round 2: Senior Vice President

Please note:

• AI is not used to screen, assess, or select candidates.
• This role reflects an existing vacancy at the time of posting.