Programme & Project Manager
About Me
I ’m a senior HRIS/HCM and payroll Programme & Project Manager with 15+ years delivering complex HR and payroll transformations for Australian government, education, healthcare, utilities, and retail organisations. I specialise in fixing troubled HRIS and payroll implementations, stabilising post–go‑live environments, and bringing clear governance and vendor accountability to high‑risk programmes.
My experience spans SAP SuccessFactors (EC, ECP, RCM, ONB), SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fieldglass, Dayforce, Oracle HCM, Cornerstone, MS Dynamics and related HR/payroll stacks, combined with deep knowledge of Australian payroll, Fair Work, EBAs, and public‑sector frameworks. I’m hands‑on: I write the PID, build realistic plans, chair governance forums, challenge vendors on MSA/SOW obligations, and stay close to cutover and BAU handover rather than managing through layers.
I operate as a fully remote, APAC‑aligned consultant, based in Thailand and working 6am–6pm local time for strong overlap with Australia, Singapore, and wider SEA. This gives clients senior, Tier‑1 delivery capability without on‑site overheads. My approach blends PRINCE2 and Agile/Lean techniques with a documented AI‑augmented toolkit to accelerate analysis, documentation, RAID management, and reporting while keeping decisions and accountability with your leadership.
Typical remote engagements include:
Diagnostics and recovery roadmaps for failing HRIS/payroll programmes
Independent health checks and go‑live readiness reviews
Governance and vendor/contract (MSA/SOW) reviews to regain control of major HR/ERP initiatives
HRIS/payroll operating model and process design (RACI, workflows, controls)
Interim programme/project leadership to stabilise delivery until a permanent structure is in place
If you need a seasoned delivery lead who can step in remotely, quickly understand what’s really happening in your HR or payroll programme, and drive a practical, low‑drama path to stability on APAC hours, I’d be keen to talk.
Skills
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementJiraTeam LeadershipChange ManagementMentoringVendor ManagementTeam BuildingMicrosoft ProjectMiro
Education
Executive Leadership Programme
Level 6 equivalent Bachelor of Dental Technology - Advanced Clinical Portfolio
4-year full-time university residency (LSE benchmarking)
Precision Attachment - Maxillofacial Surgery
8 O Levels including Mathematics and Physics
Experience
All engagements delivered as an independent contractor through Highbrow Consulting PTY LTD (ABN: 77 153 328 235).
Planned break following contract completion. Used the period to travel and explore AI tooling for project productivity. Returned to Australia February 2026; immediately available.
Assessed recruitment and onboarding processes end-to-end and designed a technology implementation strategy; facilitated stakeholder workshops, mapped workflows, identified capability gaps, rationalised non-core activity, and delivered an executive roadmap.
Led forensic discovery programme after systemic failure across payroll and HRIS; diagnosed root causes, produced GAP analysis and recovery roadmap, stabilised team confidence, established interim controls, and delivered remediation roadmap used for vendor renegotiation.
Led end-to-end procurement governance for two enterprise platform acquisitions; managed MSA negotiations, security documentation, internal approvals, built project plan, chaired governance forums, and managed vendor relationships.
Led implementation planning for Enterprise Learning and Talent Management platform; applied PRINCE2/Agile hybrid methodology; built governance framework, risk register, and delivery roadmap; applied in-house Agile training.
Provided advisory on payroll system strategy; ran RFP process including vendor evaluation and board recommendation; designed compliant operating model aligned to UK IR35 legislation.
Led Managed Service Programme and SAP Fieldglass VMS/ERP integration; managed supplier transition, maintained executive confidence, built contract governance, SLA frameworks, and vendor performance management.
Designed and delivered IR35 compliance framework; engaged with executive team, legal counsel, and operational managers; built determination workflows, appeals processes, and audit trail infrastructure.
Managed portfolio of HR technology and transformation engagements; acted as delivery lead and adviser; built trusted adviser relationships; maintained SOW compliance and on-time delivery.
Built IR35 compliance programme from scratch; implemented IR35 Shield technology and reconfigured TalentLink; created single source of truth for contingent workforce data; coached team.
Provided strategic analysis of global Talent Acquisition market trends; delivered market intelligence report; worked with executive team to define APAC growth opportunities.
Led global workforce strategy and MSP solutions architecture; designed global MSP solution; managed worker welfare governance and multinational workforce coordination.
Led HR re-engineering and RPO solution design for C-suite clients across APAC; accountable for commercial relationships and delivery outcomes.
Designed and rolled out MSP RPO portfolio for Queensland Health; built operating model, configured workforce management, managed vendor relationships; improved workforce efficiency and financials.
Senior leadership on multi-billion dollar hospital commissioning; accountable for international workforce mobilisation; built pipeline management, credentialing, visa processing, and onboarding infrastructure; mobilised 3,000+ health professionals.
Designed and delivered RPO service lines for Wipro China and P&G across Japan and Asia; full P&L accountability.
Programme governance on NBN project including team leadership, talent acquisition, and Cornerstone implementation.
Led post-GFC business remodelling and transformation engagements across APAC.
Led VMS due diligence including Skillstream evaluation, group-wide RPO rollout, and Tier-1 industrial client delivery.
Led MSP delivery for Barclays, Zurich Financial Services, and Alliance and Leicester; full P&L and client accountability.
Built and scaled recruitment technology consultancy; successfully exited via sale to 1st Contact Group.
Launched one of the UK’s first RPO models including early USA consulting work at Ford Motor Company MSP.