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We’re hiring a self-motivated Global Payroll Project Leader, with experience leading and implementing global payroll projects. The project leader will lead a team of up to 5 project managers across multiple locations in US, Europe and AP. This job is not just any job as Payroll is at the end of almost every employment related initiative. The right candidate needs to be comfortable setting up a project program and framework from scratch and work hand in hand with our internal stakeholders across People team and multiple departments. Without collaboration nobody will succeed. The successful candidate will work directly with vendors to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget and will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of the projects are managed for a successful and timely implementation.

We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our fast-paced, collaborative culture within in a highly matrixed environment. If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions to problems, we encourage you to apply. This is a great opportunity for somebody who wants to build something incredible and support the payroll team in our transformation journey.

Preferred location is Austin but open to working remotely

Role and Responsibilities

• Implement a global project management framework

• Lead a global project management team with team members currently in London, Poland and Singapore

• Conduct resource evaluation based on project needs to plan the support framework and manpower to support the ongoing projects

• Evaluate and change/restructure team responsibilities

• Manage a complex vendor landscape

• Planning and implementation of global payroll projects and provide support for projects initiated by our partner departments involving payroll

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables

• Define project tasks and resource requirements

• Develop full scale project plans

• Develop stakeholder reporting dashboard

• Manage project budget and resource allocation

• Plan and schedule project timelines

• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools

• Provide direction and support to project team

• Perform quality assurance & payroll testing

• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions

• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

• Project evaluations and assessment of results

• Support team with (re)prioritization 

• Experience with M&A project management

If located in Austin, TX area this will be a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

If not in the Austin, TX area this will be a remote position. A remote position does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a Visa office location. Remote positions may be required to be present at a Visa office with scheduled notice.

Basic Qualifications:
• 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:
• 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
• 8+ years or more global payroll project management experience
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, and change management
• A strong collaborator who things outside the box and challenges status quo
• Delivers high quality projects
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Teamwork
• Conflict management
• Adaptability

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 96,600 to 157,000 USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.