Program Manager

* 24 month FTC Program Manager role * $240,000 - $250,000 including super * Hybrid Working * CBD Location

Program Manager – HR & Payroll Transformation (SAP / Workday / Oracle)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale HR and Payroll Transformation Program, driving end-to-end delivery across technologies such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar enterprise HRIS platforms. This is a high-visibility role responsible for shaping strategy, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful implementation of modern HR & Payroll solutions that enhance employee experience, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a multi-workstream HR and Payroll transformation program from initiation through to deployment, stabilisation, and benefits realisation.

• Define program scope, objectives, governance, and delivery plans aligned to organisational goals.

• Oversee the selection, configuration, integration, and rollout of HRIS and Payroll platforms (SAP, Workday, Oracle, or equivalent).

• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and change control with clear mitigation strategies.

• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to best practice delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.

• Lead relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and third-party suppliers, ensuring contractual compliance and value delivery.

• Facilitate steering committees, program boards, and key decision-making forums

Change, Adoption & Benefits Realisation

• Oversee change management strategy, communications, and training to ensure smooth adoption.

• Drive process redesign and standardisation across core HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent, and related functions.

• Track and report benefits, ensuring the program delivers measurable improvements in accuracy, compliance, user experience, and cost efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale HR and/or Payroll transformation programs.

• Deep knowledge of enterprise HRIS solutions (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, or similar).

• Strong program management skills, including planning, budgeting, governance, RAID management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience in managing complex integrations and data migration workstreams.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Strong understanding of HR, payroll operations, compliance requirements, and global workforce processes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Lloyd Blunden on 03 8628 2112 for a confidential discussion.