Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Global Program Manager, HR Time & Payroll Transformation
As our Global Program Manager , you will play a pivotal role in leading one of the most strategically critical initiatives of our HR roadmap: the General HR Time and Payroll Transformation Program .
This is a multi ‑ year, multi ‑ country and multi ‑ vendor transformation program aiming to fundamentally transform and digitalize our HR Time and Payroll operations by:

Streamlining and harmonizing diverse local processes under a single global framework
Establishing strong global governance, robust delivery structures and predictable execution across all workstreams
Your primary responsibility is to own the end ‑ to ‑ end program delivery , ensuring that all projects, vendors and regional deployments are delivered on time, within scope and within budget , while proactively managing dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations across the enterprise .
Remote work may be possible within these countries. Please be aware that this position does not include a relocation package or relocation assistance.
Own and lead the delivery of global Time & Payroll transformation as an end‑to‑end program, integrating multiple projects, regions, vendors and timelines into one coherent delivery roadmap




Ensure consistent application of common program and project management principles and ways of working across all sub‑initiatives
Proactively manage scope, risks, issues and inter‑project dependencies to secure predictable and high‑quality outcomes
Ensure clear accountability, contractual alignment and performance tracking for all vendors involved
Drive consistent ways of working across countries while respecting local requirements and constraints
Stakeholder and governance management

Act as a senior counterpart to key HR, IT, Finance and Business stakeholders, from country specialists up to executive leadership
Prepare and steer program governance forums, such as steering groups and executive updates
Financial And Benefits Management

Track overall program budget management and cost , ensuring financial discipline across all workstreams
Ensure benefits realization is tracked and aligned with the approved business case
Ensure change, communication and adoption activities are embedded across all projects rather than treated as stand‑alone work
Partner closely with change leads to secure business readiness and sustainable adoption in each rollout wave
The role reports into Head of HR Service Development in COE Technology, Strategy & Insights, where HR Project and Program Management is centralized, and will have a matrix reporting to our Global HR Process and Project Lead, Time and Payroll




~ Strong matrix collaboration with Global HR leadership, IT, Finance and regional HR organizations
~100% allocation to the Global HR Time & Payroll Transformation Program

Given the magnitude of the program, you will engage with nearly all HR levels and multiple support functions globally, as well as external partners.
You bring proven, senior‑level program management experience, ideally including:

Extensive experience leading multi‑country, multi‑vendor and multi‑year transformation and implementation programs, ideally in HR, Time, Payroll or adjacent enterprise platforms
Demonstrated success in delivering complex programs on time, within budget and within agreed scope
Strong track record in stakeholder management at senior and executive levels, including steering decision‑making in ambiguous or high‑pressure contexts
Deep understanding of program and project management methodologies (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent), with the ability to pragmatically apply best practices in multifaceted environments
Outstanding stakeholder and communication skills, able to influence without authority across a global organization
Experience with HRIS, Time and Payroll ecosystems is considered a strong advantage (e.g. SuccessFactors, payroll platforms, integrations), while delivery leadership remains the primary focus rather than solution design
We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported.
Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets.

📌 HR Program Manager - Global Time & Payroll (Bermeo)
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