REQUIREMENTS

We’re interested in speaking with people who have experience in the following:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end projects, including payroll systems in global finance environments
• Strong project management skills across planning, budgeting, reporting, and RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies)
• Effective stakeholder engagement with clear communication and decision-making influence
• Skilled in juggling competing priorities and managing cross-functional project teams
• Change management capabilities, including creating training and communication materials
• Confident in using initiative, sound judgment, and adapting delivery approaches
• Collaborative style, building trusted relationships across teams and functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, financial systems, and Excel

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

• Lead delivery of global payroll projects, ensuring efficient and effective execution.
• Align stakeholders and business owners on responsibilities and timelines.
• Coordinate internal/external project resources and manage dependencies.
• Establish and maintain planning, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, and escalate when needed to meet deadlines.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and set clear expectations throughout projects.
• Facilitate meetings/workshops to gather requirements and drive collaborative solutions.
• Track and report progress, performance, and budget adherence within governance frameworks.
• Conduct post-project reviews and handover to business-as-usual operations.
• Maintain project documentation, including briefs, plans, reports, and registers.
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
• Use project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Risk Analysis) for oversight and transparency.