BDO Canada LLP

Senior Project Manager, Dayforce Practice

BDO Canada LLP$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of HCM project experience, ideally with Ceridian Dayforce or similar solutions such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, UKG, or ADP.
  • Strong comprehensive project management skills, including managing budget, risks, and quality.
  • Proficiency with MS Project.
  • PMP designation preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring roles.
  • Exceptional presentation skills for both internal and external communication.
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for full implementation and optimization of HCM projects.
  • Apply BDO project governance framework and maintain relevant documentation.
  • Ensure project team adheres to BDO Implementation Methodology and delivers on time.
  • Review key deliverables to ensure scope and budget compliance.
  • Contribute to the refinement of BDO governance and methodologies while mentoring colleagues.
  • Act as a client advocate and assist in client training for Dayforce implementations.

Benefits

  • Ability to work from anywhere in Canada.
  • Blended work model supporting office, client site, and virtual arrangements for flexibility.
  • Opportunity for professional development and learning within an inclusive work environment.
  • Engagement in an ethical workplace with clear conduct standards.
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

BDO Digital is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Dayforce practice, 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

  • Ensure that the BDO Project Team follows BDO Implementation Methodology and is producing deliverables to standards and on schedule

  • Review Key Deliverables to assure scope and budget remain aligned as well as the contractual terms and scope of assigned projects

  • 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

How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work

  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients

  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains and attracts talent

  • 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 

Your experience and education

  • 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).

  • Comprehensive project management experience including the management of budget, risks, resources, scope, issues, changes and quality 

  • Experience with MS Project

  • PMP designation preferred but not required

  • Coaching and/or mentoring experience

  • Exceptional presentation skills for internal/external purposes

  • Ability to listen and effectively communicate orally and in writing with clients and colleagues

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO Canada may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO Canada personnel.

More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here:

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out ourcareers page. 

#LI-MM1

About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
Learn more about BDO Canada LLP
Size
4,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at BDO Canada LLP

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Senior Project Manager, Dayforce Practice jobs: