Dayforce Project Manager

Dayforce Project Manager:

We’re looking for a Dayforce Project Manager, on an initial 12 month fixed term contract,  to lead the delivery of our Dayforce implementation. You’ll play a central role in bringing people, processes, data and systems together, helping to create a single, scalable and future‑ready organisation. Acting as both delivery lead and Dayforce subject‑matter expert, you’ll work closely with stakeholders and partners within [Employer hidden] UK and international colleagues to shape solutions that balance global standards with local needs.

As this role requires active involvement with the team in translating requirements into well‑designed Dayforce configurations / solutions, we are looking for an individual with strong Dayforce expertise - who is confident with various modules and futureproof design

Main Responsibilities as The Dayforce Project Manager:

• Lead the planning, governance and delivery of the Dayforce implementation, ensuring outcomes are met on time and within agreed scope and budget
• Own the integrated project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks and resourcing
• Coordinate delivery across design, configuration, data migration, integrations, testing and go‑live
• Act as the main point of contact between the business, the Dayforce implementation partner and third‑party vendors
• Provide clear, regular updates to senior stakeholders and project governance forums
• Guide design decisions by translating business needs into practical, scalable Dayforce solutions
• Support go‑live, hypercare and handover into business‑as‑usual support

Skills and experience you need as the Dayforce Project Manager:

• Experience leading end‑to‑end Dayforce HCM implementations in a project or delivery role
• Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes, including data, controls and compliance
• Confidence working across multiple workstreams and with external delivery partners
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, risks and dependencies in complex environments
• A collaborative, structured approach with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement
• Project management or Agile methodology  experience is beneficial

At [Employer hidden] we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy at [Employer hidden]:

Flexible Working- Smart Working @ [Employer hidden] gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it’s within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares. We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.

Supporting your Health- Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities –  Mindfulness.

Supporting your Wealth- 50% off esure and Sheilas' Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.

Supporting you at Work- Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more.

Supporting you and your Family-Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay.

Benefits for Them- Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.

Get some Tech- Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.

Getting around- Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.

Supporting you back to work- Return to work programme after maternity leave.

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