Senior Payroll Implementation Project Manager 18251

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry. 
Assignment Description
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager
What You Will Work On
Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new payroll system
Manage payroll system integrations and data migration activities
Drive current-state (AS-IS) assessments and future-state (TO-BE) process design
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and governance structures
Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
Coordinate stakeholders across HR, IT, Finance, and external partners
Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and internal governance requirements
Lead testing activities including SIT, UAT, and parallel payroll runs
Support change management, training, communication, and user adoption activities
Oversee transition to support and operational teams following go-live
Facilitate decision-making and project reporting to leadership and steering groups
Ensure successful delivery of transformation objectives across multiple countries

What You Bring
Minimum 5 years of experience leading payroll or HR transformation projects
Proven experience implementing payroll systems in complex organizations
Strong experience working with Workday and integrations between Workday and payroll solutions
Solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Experience managing global and cross-functional implementation projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience coordinating multiple business units, vendors, and international teams
Ability to manage project risks, dependencies, and organizational change
Excellent leadership and project governance capabilities
Fluent Swedish and English, written and spoken