Global Payroll Program Manager, remote from Spain

Job Description

Do you want to play a key role in delivering high-quality consultancy? Our client is looking for an exceptional Global Payroll Program Manager to join their team in Spain.

Join an innovative company that blends cutting-edge technology with human expertise to provide world-class payroll and human capital management solutions. With full remote flexibility and impactful global projects, this is your opportunity to grow your consulting career from the comfort of your home.

About the company

Our client is a technology-enabled, people-powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, it blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale.

Supporting over 1400 customers in 33 countries, it partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. Its team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, this company is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

About the role

The Program Manager is accountable for planning, governance, and overseeing the successful delivery of the program’s output / product. They are the key point of contact for program management of STRADA’s clients by providing oversight to project managers and other key team members. The Program Manager establishes the overall plan by integrating project plans for constituent projects and creating plans for supporting program functions. This includes management of scope, schedule, finance, quality, resources, third parties, risk, change, and communications to effectively forecast, monitor, manage, and identify program variances.

Responsibilities

Manage program efforts from initiation through deployment, ensuring delivery aligns with budget, timeline, and quality standards to meet client expectations.

Define and lead project governance and overall program planning efforts with Project Managers, Clients, and Stakeholders.

Establish program leadership forums, tracking tools, and change request procedures in collaboration with the client and Account Team.

Set up and maintain integrated program management tools, including cost estimates, resource plans, risk mitigation plans, status reports, and progress metrics.

Ensure effective transition to the Operations team.

Provide leadership and support to colleagues working on the program.

Act as primary escalation point for delivery issues.

Interface with clients to facilitate governance and build partnerships.

Manage and report on program financials, including estimates and resource allocation.

Employ best practice methodologies within a framework of process definition, templates, and standards.

Ensure project deliverables meet STRADA standards and contractual agreements.

Develop and coach team members to achieve outcomes.

Create morale and manage conflict within the delivery team.

Accountabilities

Ensure compliance with client standards across projects.

Escalate issues appropriately and share best practices for continuous improvement.

Deliver program and project reports according to STRADA’s standards.

Build strategic relationships and identify business growth opportunities.

Develop new approaches for continuous improvement.

Support sales and change management activities.

We believe that you can

Build effective teams, develop networks, and foster open communication.

Drive innovation by developing new approaches and solutions.

Develop others through delegation, feedback, and coaching.

Grow client relationships based on trust and mutual benefit.

Be results-oriented with a focus on quality and accountability.

Drive commercial awareness and understand operational solutions.

Identify skills / support needs in Service Operations.

Implement and ensure compliance with project methodologies.

Communicate effectively and build cooperative relationships.

Embrace cultural diversity and leverage it in decision-making.

Formal Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Candidate profile

11-15 years of project / program management experience.

Experience managing large, complex projects.

Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Strong leadership and management skills.

Financial and resource management experience.

Ability to innovate and resolve problems.

Ability to endorse and sponsor change initiatives.

Risk management expertise.

Employer offers

Fully remote position based in Spain.

Impactful international projects.

Opportunities for professional growth.

Inclusive team culture.

Work-life balance and flexibility.

Competitive conditions, health coverage, and wellbeing programs.

About Us

Worldwiders is a global B2B recruitment company specializing in executive search and specialist recruitment worldwide. Since 2016, we have successfully placed over 5000 candidates and partnered with 400+ clients across 40+ countries. We operate through specialized brands focusing on various markets to provide tailored recruitment solutions. Contact us to explore how we can support your career or recruitment needs.

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