Assistant Project Manager

OverviewJob Title : Assistant Project ManagerLocation : Auckland, New ZealandDepartment : Project ManagementReports To : General Manager, ANZ, dotted line reporting into Senior Project Manager, North Asia & OceaniaJob Type : Full-timePosition Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our team at BIPO.

In this role, you will be instrumental in leading our BIPO Cloud HRM system implementations and providing pre-sales & product support to our sales & product team.

You will ensure our HRMS offerings meet regional framework and local customer expectations while driving successful project outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.ResponsibilitiesPre-Sales SupportAssist in consulting activities to provide HCM and GPO pre-sales support to the regional or local sales team.Analyse customer requirements and prepare the system platform demonstration environment and system configuration.Engage in pre-sales consulting activities, including preparing project timeline or proposals related to project management as well as best practice sharing.Product Localization and PlanningDefine localization requirements for HCM ANZ Payroll, ensuring alignment with regional regulations and local customer expectations.Collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive development roadmap.Monitor changes in regulatory requirements, utilizing input from the local ANZ team to adapt our product offerings in a timely manner.Project ManagementOversee the implementation of the BIPO Cloud HRM and or GPO from requirement gathering, business blueprint development, system configuration, user training, user acceptance testing (UAT), to go-live support.Translate client requirements into feasible solutions and propose effective operational procedures.Participate in HRM product customization and testing to meet specific client needs.Collaborate closely with various internal teams to design and deliver competitive solutions that address customer business and HR challenges.Partner with both R&D and Regional Integration team to design, test, and maintain necessary integrations, ensuring that existing interfaces run smoothly and produce accurate results.Guide payroll team members in project lifecycle management, operating procedures, and best practices.Acquire expert knowledge of existing business and technical processes, applying this knowledge effectively to assigned tasks and initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree is a plus).5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in HCM Payroll or Payroll Managed Service Industry;Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly preferred.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deliverables are met.SkillsStrong customer service focus with excellent communication skills, including facilitation and presentation capabilities.Proficient in both written and spoken English; proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in local languageStrong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.Demonstrated personal and people management abilities, including team building and conflict resolution.Proven ability to meet deadlines while identifying and addressing issues effectively.Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).

Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.Note : Proficiency in English is required; familiarity with local language is beneficial.Preferred ExperiencePrior experience implementing HR systems such as Leave, T&A and payroll in ANZ market is preferred.Previous experience in stakeholder management in complex project environments.

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