Senior client project manager - united kingdom, chertsey, surrey

adp is seeking an experienced senior project manager with at least 5 years' experience of leading large complex client projects and programmes, with extensive demonstrable knowledge of the full project life cycle.

location: hybrid - can be based in either of our uk offices, chertsey or cheadle

a little about adp

at adp, what we do is about people. we are the largest comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (hcm) solutions that unite hr, payroll, time, talent, tax and benefits. we are a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics and compliance expertise, and we are seeking the industry's best to help us shape the changing world of work.

we've received recognition as a global best places to work and recipient of many prestigious awards for diversity, equity, and inclusion, including a diversityinc top 50 company, best ceo and company for women, lgbtq+, and more. learn more on our youtube channel:

this role:

manage full lifecycle multiple implementation projects using methodologies such as prince2 or agile on a day to day basis

travel to client sites in uk & ireland regularly to continually build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the implementation

communicate with and manage key stakeholders, at all levels - manage multi-disciplined resource assigned to projects

communication and co-ordination of project activities including portfolio reporting

create and actively manage and maintain project documentation including plans, risk, action, issue and decision logs

advise clients on good practice within payroll/hr processes, systems, change management and organisational transformation

manage change and deliver full scope including successful handover to service teams / clients and ensure timely project close and sign off

initiate process improvement and sharing of knowledge within the team and wider business

support the sales and scoping teams when required in providing information as a subject matter expert on project management, implementation methodology, project organisation, effort estimates and timescales

what we'd love you to have:

at least 5 years' experience of leading large complex client projects and programmes

extensive demonstrable knowledge of the full project life cycle

proficient in microsoft project

prince2 or similar qualified practitioner experience in change management

lead the project team to achieve delivery of the full scope of the project

extensive demonstrable knowledge of the full project life cycle

concise and clear communication skills - the confidence to discuss our implementation process potential clients

effectively plan and control the project actively managing delivery strategy, progress against plan, decisions, risks and actions

motivated individual with effective communication to stakeholders at all levels keeping the right people informed

what we'd love you to have (but understand you may not):

knowledge of hcm (payroll, hr, time) implementations desirable

experience of data migration, user acceptance testing and parallel run processes desirable

experience in uk and multi-national system implementations

what can you expect?

adp provides its associates with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit portfolio which covers different financial, health, lifestyle and protection schemes including the company's pension scheme.

your career, growth and development are also the foundation of one of our core values - "every person counts". this growth is gained through a combination of rich experiences, targeted training, self-development and mentoring relationships. we believe that your personal and professional growth is also the responsibility of adp. our leaders are committed to helping you achieve your individual career goals. career growth and success can be measured by ongoing development in your current role, as well as lateral moves and promotions.

explore our covid-19 page to understand how adp is approaching safety, travel, the hiring interview process, and more.

diversity, equity, inclusion & equal employment opportunity at adp: adp affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. together, we unite for equality and equity. adp is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. we support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ethics at adp: adp has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. we also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. click to learn more about adp s culture and our full set of values.

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