Job Description
Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award‐winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise – Makes Work Life BetterTM – reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.
About the opportunity
The Implementation Project Manager is responsible for managing customer‐specific engagements to implement Ascender Pay (Dayforce aPay) as the payroll engine, including integration with upstream systems such as HRIS, time and attendance, and finance platforms.
Leveraging Dayforce's implementation methodology, the Project Manager drives delivery according to agreed scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring high customer satisfaction. The role manages multiple concurrent projects and works closely with consultants, upstream system owners, and third‐party vendors in a matrix environment.
The Project Manager is accountable for end‐to‐end payroll implementation, including planning, integration coordination, testing, payroll validation, and transition to support, with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational readiness.
What you'll get to do
* Manage multiple concurrent payroll implementation projects ensuring quality, on‐time and on‐budget delivery
* Drive key payroll milestones including design, integration, testing, parallel runs, and go‐live
* Coordinate upstream integrations (HRIS, T&A, Finance) ensuring data accuracy and readiness
* Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and payroll validation activities including reconciliation and variance analysis
* Manage payroll cutover planning and execution
* Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and risk mitigation across all phases
* Identify and manage payroll risks including data integrity, integration dependencies, and compliance requirements
* Oversee payroll validation, reconciliation and sign‐off processes
* Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements
* Establish governance and controls to minimise defects and rework
* Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
* Transition customers to post‐go‐live support
* Prepare and manage change requests
Skills and experience we value
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 5+ years' experience in payroll and/or HCM system implementations
* Proven experience leading payroll implementations or payroll‐related projects
* Experience with upstream system integrations (HRIS, T&A, Finance)
* Experience delivering end‐to‐end payroll solutions including UAT and go‐live
* Strong commercial acumen and project financial managementStrong understanding of payroll processes, controls and compliance
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrix environment
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
What would make you really stand out
* Experience implementing one or more of the following applications: SalesForce.com, ADP, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Kronos, Ultimate, Oracle HR/Payroll, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle.
* PMI/PMP certification preferred
At Dayforce, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. If you require support or accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will ensure your needs are met.
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