Senior Project Manager, Ceridian Dayforce Practice

Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
BDO Lixar is looking for a Senior Project Manager, People Experience (Ceridian Dayforce) to join our growing team, with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada. The individual will own the following responsibilities:

• Provide project management leadership for full implementation, assessment and optimization engagements
• Ensure that BDO project governance framework is applied to projects and that governance documentation is maintained, published and stored according to BDO Quality Audit standards
• Provide input to BDO PMO for ongoing refinement of BDO Project Governance, Implementation Methodology, contracts and templates; mentors colleagues and provides guidance and support
• Act as a client advocate throughout engagements and participates in training of client staff to perform day-to-day activities in support of Dayforce implementations
• Review Key Deliverables to assure scope and budget remain aligned as well as the contractual terms and scope of assigned projects
• Ensure that the BDO Project Team follows BDO Implementation Methodology and is producing deliverables to standards and on schedule

How do we define success for your role?

• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

Your Experience And Education

• Coaching and/or mentoring experience
• PMP designation preferred but not required
• Ability to listen and effectively communicate orally and in writing with clients and colleagues
• Comprehensive project management experience including the management of budget, risks, resources, scope, issues, changes and quality
• Exceptional presentation skills for internal/external purposes
• Experience with MS Project
• Minimum of 3-5 years of HCM project experience. Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred, but experience with a similar HCM solution is required (Workday, SAP, Oracle, UKG, ADP).

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
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