Payroll Project Manager

Join AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. We are currently seeking a Payroll Project Manager to support our payroll projects, including building new payrolls due to mergers and acquisitions and payroll provider changes. This role will lead the projects, developing project plans, managing stakeholder engagement, and collaborating with other departments to ensure successful implementations. 

Accountabilities:
As a Payroll Project Manager, you will be responsible for task managing subject matter experts supporting projects to foster a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement. You will identify opportunities to deliver savings and successful outcomes to internal customers, implement and maintain quality control processes, maintain relationships with customers in line with the customer relationship strategy and plan, and manage projects ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Track record in leading projects of medium complexity
- Management consulting experience
- Experience in people management and developing and motivating teams
- Strong sense of customer service and customer engagement
- Experience in project and quality assurance practices
- Demonstration of strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills 
- Comfortable and skilled in operating in a complex operational matrix organization across diverse, global teams 

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Project Management Certification
- Change Management Certification
- Pharmaceutical or equivalent global & complex organization experience

- Experience of working within a quality and compliance environment and application of policies, procedures and guidelines

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of what science can do. We are a team of bright minds, high-performing, digitally savvy innovators who unite together as one to simultaneously support and push each other forward. We offer countless opportunities for growth and development, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that keeps us ahead of the rest. We apply creativity to every task we do, taking smart risks to turn our ideas into reality. 

Are you ready to join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day? Apply now!

Date Posted

21-Jun-2024

Closing Date

06-Jul-2024

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.