Senior Manager - IT Implementation Consulting

Company: Mercer Description: HRDT is seeking candidates for the following position based at our Delivery centers in India                                                                           What can you expect? Plan and prioritize work for self, assist lead by providing inputs on in all the phases of delivery lifecycle, collate and report status/impediments with the greater project team. Proven experience in managing complex projects involving Workday implementations, upgrades, and process improvements. Lead / Manage – Launch Implementation projects / Your Way implementations, manage workload for the team, assist team in all the phases of delivery lifecycle, collate and report status/impediments with the greater project team. Coordinate with the EM / PM and Client for project delivery Multi-task and engage on multiple projects at a time for lead activities. End to end ownership of assigned projects Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisions. We will count on you for: Lead Payroll Projects and ability to work on multiple assignments. Ability to conduct Workshop Sessions independently and handle Customer queries and Address on time. Experience in configuring and customizing Workday Payroll module to meet the specific needs of the organization. Ability to Work as a team and coordinate the deliverables with other Consultants. Deliver solutions for in scope Payroll, Reporting/ Dashboards related Payroll for implementation. Identify scope, scope gaps & get them addressed. Identify right stakeholders in the project. Communicate & collaborate with project internal / external stakeholders for project success & plan inputs. Leading or participating in Workday implementation projects from planning to execution. Gather and document requirements, assess complexity and level of effort estimates, prioritizes capacity, and defines development and analysis timelines. Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in Workday feature releases, security, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Mentor and Coach team members. Being flexible to work in multiple time zones, multiple teams. Drive Ops excellence culture and lead transformational project(s) with clear visible and measurable impact. Responsible for driving initiatives and ensuring results with a confined focus on timelines and quality. What you need to have:  Excellent technical & functional skills across functional areas required for developing and delivering Payroll solutions across client implementations. Should have Payroll Parallel and History Load Experience. Excellent Country Specific Taxation Knowledge and Payroll Year End Activities. Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills. Excellent Excel Skills. Adaptability to learn new skills. Self-driven Manage multiple projects & teams. What makes you stand out? Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver High attention to detail Good relationship skills, Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team  Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively. Ability to work in a global and remote team. Strong project management, communication, and customer service skills Track record of realizing solutions from conception to implementation and support Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Accounting Knowledge is preferrable.

Develop and implement strategies for maximizing the organization's use of the Workday platform to enhance business processes and achieve operational goals. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of Workday implementation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Manage a team of Workday professionals, including analysts, consultants, and