Payroll Transformation Project Manager

Sumer Manchester, England Jun 12, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Fixed term

This Payroll Transformation Project Manager role is focused on leading the planning, governance, and delivery of the payroll migration programme across Sumer hubs and spokes. It would suit someone who can bring sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm that is dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper, right across the UK and Ireland to the role.

Known job details

  • Contract: Contract
  • This is a 18-month fixed term contract position, reporting directly into the Strategy and Integration Director.
  • Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Likely focus of the role

  • Leading the planning, governance, and delivery of the payroll migration programme across Sumer hubs and spokes.
  • Managing detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, budget and resource allocation.
  • Coordinating hub-by-hub migration activity, ensuring rollout sequencing is clear and realistic.

Requirements mentioned

  • Work closely with Payroll teams to understand current processes, operational requirements and migration readiness. Develop.
  • Project Management Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing multiple technology and transformation project streams efficiently.
  • Previous experience working in a professional services environment, including familiarity with payroll or finance operations.
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