Dayforce Product Owner - HR and Pay Data Conversion

Position Description

Overall Lead for large scale HR and Payroll transformation programs, with a focus on complex Government of Canada mandates. Manage delivery from planning through cutover while building strong client relationships, aligning diverse teams and keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.

Security clearance: Reliability Clearance preferably granted or eligible for reliability (5+ years residing in Canada)

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Manage the data conversion workstream, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, issues and deliverables.
• Lead conversion planning and execution, from source system assessment and data mapping through cleansing, loading, reconciliation and validation.
• Coordinate conversion cycles, mock loads, parallel testing, production readiness and cutover activities.
• Build trusted relationships with client leaders, business owners and subject matter experts through regular communication and responsive issue management.
• Facilitate client workshops and governance discussions, helping stakeholders reach clear decisions on data requirements, quality issues and priorities.
• Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, Integrations, Testing and Change Management teams, as well as vendors and delivery partners.
• Provide clear status reporting to client and program leadership, including progress, risks, decisions, dependencies and recovery actions.
• Identify and manage delivery risks, resolve issues and escalate matters promptly with recommended options.
• Ensure conversion activities align with Government of Canada requirements for privacy, security, records management and data handling.
• Support production data loads, post load validation, knowledge transfer and transition to operational support.
• Lead and coach the project team, promote accountability and maintain a collaborative delivery environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

• Significant project management experience on large HR and Payroll transformation programs.
• Experience leading data conversion for complex enterprise implementations.
• Demonstrated leadership on Government of Canada or broader public sector mandates.
• Strong client relationship, stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners, schedules, budgets, risks and executive reporting.
• Clear communication and sound judgment in managing competing priorities and resolving delivery challenges.
  
  

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115000–$165,000. This role is an existing vacancy.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

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