Lead Implementation Consultant - Lyric HCM

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Lead Implementation Consultant - Lyric HCMReporting Line: Implementation ManagerPosition Purpose:Assist Implementation Leadership to fulfill metrics and targets through provision of Consulting and Implementation services to ADP clients, utilizing specialized product knowledge to coach and assist team members to deliver a quality implementation service.Key Responsibilities:Successfully implement products and associated services as allocated, within required timeframes.Assist in leading and motivating team members in the provision of client implementation projects, with a focus on customer serviceSupport the Implementation team in training, coaching and mentoring of new and existing Associates to reinforce skills and knowledgeCreate, deliver and maintain procedures related to Implementation skills and processesApply project methodology – planning, follow up, reporting and quality assurance.Review and measure progress against specified criteria and deliverables, developing and implementing suitable corrective action as required.Define client requirements, provide gap analysis, document, build and configure the outcome of these efforts.Partner with internal and external client stakeholders to develop an executable plan that accounts for both functional and technical work streams of the project.Act as a subject matter expert within implementation team for projects and business wide initiativesAssist Implementation Leadership in the development of implementation strategy, process and methodologyAct as an escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders and resolve complex implementation related payroll issues as they ariseAct as subject matter expert by keeping up to date with technology and legislative developments as they relate to the product and IndustryAssist in the collation of data for implementation reports and the recording and analysis of implementation errorsParticipate and contribute to BPI initiatives and activities as requiredWork with Sales and Service Delivery teams to ensure smooth transition to ‘go-live’ for all new clientsConduct post Implementation reviews and share learnings as part of continuous improvement requirementsExperience:Strong stakeholder management and customer service / client facing consulting experience within an Implementation / Service Delivery environmentDemonstrated experience (min 5 years) within an Implementation environment, with an excellent understanding of payroll, payroll applications including Time & Attendance and processingWell-developed facilitation/coaching skillsProven ability and experience advising and influencing internal stakeholders and providing insights that lead to key decision making within the businessExperience applying project management methodology, with demonstrated success in previous rolesStrong ability to identify client risks and provide options for resolutionProven experience in data mapping, data conversion and data integrityAdvance understanding of interface technologies and data exchange between payroll and third party systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle etc.)Experience in Microsoft applications such as MS Project, Word and ExcelDemonstrated experience working on multiple projects, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work, in accordance to tight deadlines and pressureCertifications / Qualifications:Tertiary qualification with a business related field, or Information Technology.Proven experience in a similar role may be taken in lieu of formal qualification.Project Management certification ideal.Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (preferred)Job DetailsJob Type: Permanent-FT (AC Only)Salaried: Salaried