Program Manager, Payroll Technology & Business Operations

Position Summary

The Program Manager is a strategic leader within the Corporate IT Business Operations Technology team, responsible for advancing payroll process excellence through technology innovation and continuous improvement. This role establishes nationwide standards, develops and executes program roadmaps, and ensures seamless integration across cross-functional teams.

The Program Manager drives organizational success by overseeing a portfolio of interrelated initiatives, managing dependencies, and optimizing resources to maximize business value and operational efficiency.

Position Details

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of programs and projects aligned to payroll and business operations technology
• Manage complex and standard custom development initiatives from concept through delivery
• Drive the implementation of enterprise-level solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, annual plans, and strategic priorities
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-project risks and dependencies before they impact program outcomes
• Collaborate with vendors and manage third-party relationships supporting program delivery
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and alignment across all levels of the organization
• Champion organizational change management and support adoption of new processes and technologies
• Lead and manage contractors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams
• Partner with leadership to resolve issues, remove obstacles, and drive continuous improvement
• Analyze business operations to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for optimization
• High-impact role influencing enterprise-wide payroll strategy and technology direction
• Opportunity to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives at scale
• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and key business stakeholders
• Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, business analysis, or engineering roles
• Experience in construction industry preferred
• Hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS/payroll systems required
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate and compare multiple solution options
• Advanced facilitation and meeting management skills
• Deep understanding of organizational readiness and change management practices
• Proven ability to build relationships and lead cross-functional teams
• Expertise in developing enterprise-level process architectures and frameworks
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills for developing team members
• Solid understanding of emerging technology trends and their business relevance
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Experience with Lean methodologies, process mapping, and information/document management
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nations largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where youre engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland) this ranges from $120,000 - $160,000 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).