Global Program Manager (Consulting)

Global Program Manager

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC ("SolomonEdwards") is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology consulting and operations support. We work with some of the world's most prominent companies to help them envision and achieve a better future. We know that our consulting services are only as meaningful as the people and talent behind them, and we are committed to recruiting incredibly talented, committed, and collaborative individuals who can help us deliver exceptional client service.

We are seeking an accomplished Global Program Manager with deep expertise in ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and global payroll systems implementation to lead enterprise-level initiatives across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end program executionfrom strategy and planning through deployment and stabilizationensuring seamless payroll integration, compliance, and system optimization across international business units. This role will collaborate closely with Finance, HR, IT, and regional stakeholders to harmonize payroll operations and standardize processes globally. The position requires a strategic thinker with strong project governance experience, global payroll acumen, and a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional system rollouts in dynamic environments.

This is a hybrid position working onsite in Houston, TX, 3 days a week.

Essential Duties

• Oversee global payroll transformation initiatives, managing multiple concurrent projects focused on ADP Workforce Now deployment and integration with international payroll platforms.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of global payroll systems, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and alignment with corporate policies.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to define program goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as the central point of contact for leadership updates, issue escalation, and progress reporting.
• Evaluate and improve global payroll processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
• Manage system interfaces between ADP WFN and third-party platforms, ensuring seamless data flow for payroll, HR, and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute change enablement and training plans to support adoption of new systems and processes across global teams.
• Maintain adherence to data privacy, SOX, and local regulatory requirements across all payroll jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with ADP and other payroll vendors on service delivery, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure program success, user satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Skills and Job-Specific Competencies

Travel Requirements

No travel will be required, unless at the client's discretion.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform essential functions. This role may require mobility to attend in-person meetings, sitting or standing for extended periods, and the use of telephone, computer, or other electronic communication devices.

Salary Range

SolomonEdwards values your unique and individual experience and background. As such, we take a comprehensive approach when determining compensation for our roles. The compensation for this specific role is based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to education, licensure and certifications, location, experience, and training.

Benefits

We are committed to providing health and financial stability by offering a comprehensive suite of benefits. Benefits include access to top-tier employers and job opportunities, health insurance, sick leave, and 401(k).

Inclusion and Diversity Statement

SolomonEdwards is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for upholding our EEO and diversity principles. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwards, we have built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners, and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives and to be their whole selves.

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