Transformation Project Manager (Payroll & ELC) - temporary role | Grade 12

Description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.This Position reports to:Global Payroll Lead About the RoleAs ABB Robotics embarks on its journey as a standalone global leader in automation, we are looking for experienced Project Managers to lead end-to-end payroll system implementation projects across multiple countries as well as local country discovery efforts for Payroll, Employee Life Cycle as well as Time and Attendance. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering payroll transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance, stakeholder alignment, and successful transition to operations. The role requires strong project management expertise, payroll process knowledge, vendor coordination experience, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. This role will functionally report to Global Payroll Transformation Lead who will act as an overarching Program Manager. Preferred candidates are from Europe, primarily Poland or Spain.Key ResponsibilitiesLead payroll implementation projects from initiation through go-live and stabilizationLead local country discovery to support team in understanding current AS IS environment and defining TO BE processesDefine project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverablesDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reportsCoordinate with HR, Finance, IT, Payroll vendors, and business stakeholdersManage implementation of payroll systems, coordinate with integrations and data migration leadsEnsure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policiesFacilitate workshops to gather business requirements and document functional specificationsOversee testing activities including SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs, and defect resolutionMonitor project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful deliveryIdentify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.Manage communication with executive stakeholders and provide regular project updatesSupport change management, training, and transition to business-as-usual operationsEnsure post-implementation support and successful project closureCandidate Profile/ CompetenciesWe are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in "Day 1" environments and understands the nuances of a shared services landscape.Bachelor’s degree5+ years of project management experience in payroll or HR transformation projectsProven experience managing payroll implementations for managed services environmentsExperience with Workday as a must-haveExperience in building Workday to Payroll integrations as a must-haveExperience with implementation of Strada as a nice-to haveExperience with divestments as a nice-to-haveStrong understanding of payroll operations, complianceExperience working with cross-functional and global teamsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsHigh level of accountability with a proactive, partnership-oriented mindsetStrong attention to detail and execution disciplineFluent in EnglishFlexible working hours to support global time zonesWillingness to travel for workshops and key project milestonesWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Pełny etat

Umowa

• Na czas określony

Poziom

• Grade 12

Zdalna praca

• Nie

About the Role

• Lead payroll implementation projects from initiation through go-live and stabilization

• Lead local country discovery to support team in understanding current AS IS environment and defining TO BE processes

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and status reports

• Coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, Payroll vendors, and business stakeholders

• Manage implementation of payroll systems, coordinate with integrations and data migration leads

• Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies

• Facilitate workshops to gather business requirements and document functional specifications

• Oversee testing activities including SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs, and defect resolution

• Monitor project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Manage communication with executive stakeholders and provide regular project updates

• Support change management, training, and transition to business-as-usual operations

• Ensure post-implementation support and successful project closure

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years of project management experience in payroll or HR transformation projects

• Proven experience managing payroll implementations for managed services environments

• Experience with Workday as a must-have

• Experience in building Workday to Payroll integrations as a must-have

• Experience with implementation of Strada as a nice-to have

• Experience with divestments as a nice-to-have

• Strong understanding of payroll operations, compliance

• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• High level of accountability with a proactive, partnership-oriented mindset

• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline

• Fluent in English

• Flexible working hours to support global time zones

• Willingness to travel for workshops and key project milestones