Technical Manager
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Client: HCL for Pharmaceutical Customer
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities:
Overview: Join us as a Technical Lead in our transformative Global Payroll Transformation Program, reporting to the Global Tech Lead. In this critical role, you will drive technical excellence across multiple countries, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver a seamless and successful payroll transformation. Acting as the key interface between HR/Payroll business units, vendors, and our Tech team, you will oversee all technical activities, ensuring the program's objectives are met with precision and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership and Coordination:
* Lead and coordinate technical activities across assigned countries, serving as the primary tech point of contact between HR/Payroll, vendors, and the Tech team.
* Drive collaboration between global and local IT teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
* Technical Analysis and Integration:
* Conduct comprehensive AS IS landscape analyses in partnership with Local IT and HR counterparts to identify opportunities for optimization.
* Design and manage seamless integrations between current and future payroll systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
* Data Migration and Management:
* Oversee data migration activities, including migration planning, data mapping, format specifications, and system decommissioning.
* Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of payroll data throughout the transformation process.
* Testing and Quality Assurance:
* Collaborate with test managers to define and execute robust testing strategies, ensuring the reliability and functionality of all payroll system components.
* Address and resolve issues identified during testing, maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
* Compliance and Standards:
* Champion adherence to company policies, ITMS (Tech documentation framework standards), and payroll transformation guidelines.
* Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
* Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
* Build strong relationships with current and future vendors to define and refine technical requirements.
* Act as a trusted advisor to Business Leads, ensuring technical changes align with broader payroll process transformations.
* Problem-Solving and Change Management:
* Identify and proactively escalate technical deviations, proposing innovative solutions to keep the project on track.
* Manage technology-related change requests, ensuring seamless implementation and knowledge transfer.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Educational Background:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
* Technical Expertise:
* Proven experience leading technical aspects of large-scale payroll transformation programs, including system integrations, data migrations, and end-to-end testing.
* Strong proficiency in AS IS landscape creation, system design, and process optimization.
* Leadership and Collaboration:
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
* Experience working closely with external vendors, managing relationships, and aligning technical requirements with organizational goals.
* Project and Change Management:
* Familiarity with project management methodologies; certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a strong asset.
* Proven ability to manage change requests and document knowledge effectively.
* Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to evolving priorities with resilience and innovation.
* Languages:
* Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration across regions and functions.
If you are interested, or you know someone that could be please reach out and we can arrange a time to speak?