Drive Your Career with Centurion: Dayforce Project Manager
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Dayforce Project Manager to join our People and Capability team, ideally based at our Perth Airport depot however, candidates from across Australia will be considered based on their experience.
The Opportunity
The Dayforce Project Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation, optimization, and management of Dayforce, Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
Role Overview
The Dayforce Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of Dayforce HCM projects, including all modules; payroll, HR, talent, and workforce management.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading system configuration, testing, validation, and deployment to ensure operational readiness and compliance with payroll regulations and business requirements.
- Developing and executing data migration, parallel testing, and payroll reconciliation strategies for seamless transitions.
- Evaluating current processes and tools, creating project plans to address inefficiencies, and performing financial analysis and risk mitigation.
- Managing multiple concurrent projects, maintaining timelines, budgets, and deliverables, while coaching and motivating project teams.
- Acting as a governance checkpoint between Dayforce and client sponsors, ensuring executive-level communication and accountability.
- Applying change management techniques to accelerate adoption of new systems and processes.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Project Management qualifications and experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in payroll operations, payroll systems, or payroll project management roles.
- Deep Dayforce implementation experience, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
Why Join Centurion?
- Novated Leasing: Use your pretax income to buy a new or used car and save on the purchase price, fuel and running costs.
- Career Development: We support career goals via ongoing training, professional development opportunities, regular check ins and workshops.
- Discounts on private health insurance and cashback on purchases.
- Recognition awards: $50 - $2,000 based on performance & years of service.
- Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $1,000 by referring a friend to a position.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your transport leadership career? Click Apply Now to submit your application. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.
Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.
Company Overview
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
