Summary
SPIE Global Services Energy is hiring an HRIS International Payroll Project Manager in Doha, Qatar, on a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. The role leads the deployment of the Sunfish payroll solution across multiple countries, coordinating HR, Finance, IT, service providers, and software vendors. Responsibilities include managing project phases from design through go-live, validating deliverables, overseeing testing and data migration, and establishing post-deployment support and training. Applicants need a master's degree in HR, at least 6 years of HRIS payroll project management experience, international experience, and fluent English.
The posting
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Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
Reference
2026-42211
Publication date
24/02/2026
Job title
HRIS International Payroll Project Manager M/F
Contract type
Fixed-term-contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Contract duration
1Y
Job description
1 – MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Lead the implementation and deployment of the Sunfish solution across the four main countries of the Group as well as two countries in Asia by ensuring:
Project follow-up from kick-off to go-live
Coordination of internal and external stakeholders
Validation of deliverables produced by the service provider
Setup of RUN and post-deployment support
Training of local teams
Ensure the quality, compliance, and operational performance of the payroll system.
2 – ROLE POSITIONING
Reporting to the MEA BU Director
International transversal role
Main interface between:
- Country HR teams
- Finance
- IT/IS
- Service provider
- Software editor and integratonr
Responsible for proper project execution and post go-live stabilization.
3 – MISSIONS
Project Phase
Organization and facilitation of the kick-off
Development and monitoring of the project schedule
Coordination of business workshops
Monitoring of deliverables produced by the provider (Asia White Papers)
Functional validation of system configurations
Management of the following phases:
- Design
- Configuration
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Data Migration
- Cutover
- Go-live
Risk management and escalation when necessary
RUN & Stabilization Phase
Implementation of functional support
Organization of the RUN governance model
Coordination of regulatory changes
Monitoring of incidents and anomalies
Management of system enhancements
Relationship management with the software editor and provider
User training and knowledge transfer
4 – DETAILED ACTIVITIES
Monitoring of project planning and milestones
Facilitation of project committees
Validation of service provider deliverables
Organization of testing campaigns
Supervision of data migration
Multi-time zone coordination (Europe / Asia)
Structuring of post go-live support
Development of training materials
Continuous improvement of payroll processes
5 – AUTHORITY LEVEL
Validation of functional deliverables
Arbitration on project priorities
Escalation of major risks
Contribution to system evolution decisions
Profile
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Knowledge
Strong understanding of payroll mechanisms
Good understanding of multi-country environments
HRIS project expertise
Understanding of Finance / IT / Data challenges
Technical Skills
International project management
Vendor coordination
UAT management
RUN structuring
Change management
Training facilitation
Soft Skills
Transversal leadership
Organizational rigor
Excellent communication
Decision-making capability
Intercultural adaptability
Resilience
PROFILE & ACCESS TO THE POSITION
Master’s degree in HR
6 to 10 years of experience
Experience in HRIS payroll project management
International experience required
Fluent English mandatory
Experience in vendor coordination appreciated
What can we offer you?
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.
Location
Doha, Qatar
Minimum level of experience required
6 years or more
Required authorisations
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Languages
English (D-Full professional proficiency)
Combining our differences
We aspire to create a workplace where differences are not only acknowledged but celebrated. By bringing together unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds, we aim to foster innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. Our ambition is to leverage diversity as a powerful asset that drives collaboration and enables us to achieve shared success.