Job Title: Dayforce Project Manager
Target Start Date: 15th May
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary Range: £80,000 – £100,000
Location: All Ageas and esure UK offices – Hybrid
Closing Date for applications: 1st May
Overview
We’re looking for a Dayforce Project Manager, on an initial 12‑month fixed‑term contract, to lead the delivery of our Dayforce implementation. You’ll play a central role in bringing people, processes, data and systems together, helping to create a single, scalable and future‑ready organisation. Acting as both delivery lead and Dayforce subject‑matter expert, you’ll work closely with stakeholders and partners within Ageas UK and international colleagues to shape solutions that balance global standards with local needs.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, governance and delivery of the Dayforce implementation, ensuring outcomes are met on time and within agreed scope and budget.
- Own the integrated project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risks and resourcing.
- Coordinate delivery across design, configuration, data migration, integrations, testing and go‑live.
- Act as the main point of contact between the business, the Dayforce implementation partner and third‑party vendors.
- Provide clear, regular updates to senior stakeholders and project governance forums.
- Guide design decisions by translating business needs into practical, scalable Dayforce solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience leading end‑to‑end Dayforce HCM implementations in a project or delivery role.
- Strong understanding of HR and payroll processes, including data, controls and compliance.
- Confidence working across multiple workstreams and with external delivery partners.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders, risks and dependencies in complex environments.
- A collaborative, structured approach with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement.
- Project management or Agile methodology experience is beneficial.
Benefits
- Flexible working: Smart Working across UK.
- Unlimited holidays (35 days min + bank holidays) with ability to buy/sell days.
- Dental insurance, health cash plan, health screening, will writing, voluntary critical illness, mental health first aiders.
- 50% off esure and Sheilas’ Wheels motor and home insurance, annual bonus schemes, salary reviews, competitive pension, savings, loans.
- Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, sports and social club events.
- Maternity/paternity entitlements: 16 weeks full pay for maternity, 8 weeks full pay for paternity/non‑pregnant parent.
- Partner life assurance and critical illness cover.
- Tech deals on gadgets, wearables, tablets and laptops.
- Car salary exchange, cycle scheme, vehicle breakdown cover.
- Return‑to‑work programme after maternity leave.
Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer and are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, Women in Finance Charter, iCAN and GAIN. We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment experience, please contact our Recruitment Team.
We have a zero‑tolerance approach towards harassment during the recruitment process.
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