Senior Project Manager – Payroll Transformation (M/K)

Senior Project Manager – Payroll Transformation (M/K)
Type of engagement: B2B contract via ManpowerGroup Solutions
Planned timeline: March 2026 – December 2026

For a global biopharmaceutical organization, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager/ Senior Project Manager to lead strategic, large‑scale HR and Payroll transformation initiatives in a highly regulated pharma environment.

This is a long‑term project engagement, starting in March 2026 and planned through the end of 2026, delivered on a B2B basis via ManpowerGroup Solutions. The role is fully remote and requires close collaboration with global stakeholders across the US or APAC regions.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in project management, hands‑on experience with payroll transformations, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, global HR and Payroll transformation programs within a biopharma/ life sciences environment
• Own end‑to‑end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and quality
• Act as a key partner to senior business, HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders, with strong exposure to US and APAC regions
• Lead SteerCo meetings and provide concise, executive‑level status reporting
• Proactively manage delivery risks related to regulatory compliance, audits, internal controls, and data integrity
• Ensure organizational readiness for change through effective change management, communication, and adoption activities
• Drive payroll transformation initiatives such as:

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, including leadership of global, cross‑functional transformation initiatives
• Proven track record in payroll transformation projects (global or regional), preferably within a regulated industry
• Strong understanding of HR domains such as payroll, benefits, time & attendance
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in the US or APAC, including managing time zone, cultural, and regulatory complexity
• Nice to have: Prior experience in pharma, life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior and executive leadership
• Ability to drive delivery in environments characterized by ambiguity, competing priorities, and high complexity
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational, regulatory, and strategic considerations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• High level of ownership, accountability, and delivery focus

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Operations, IT, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) – strongly preferred
• Experience supporting projects subject to audits and regulatory scrutiny is a plus

What we offer:

• Participation in a large‑scale international project
• Fully remote work model
• Long‑term engagement
• Competitive compensation 

Employer: ManpowerGroup Solutions Sp. z o.o.