About Auris
Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human services to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right - so they can focus on growing their team and their business. Acquired by Acrisure in 2025, Auris formerly Heartland Payroll is accelerating its vision to deliver seamless human-centered technology to help small businesses thrive.
Summary of This Role
Auris is seeking a highly driven, execution-oriented Project Director to lead enterprise-critical initiatives across the organization. This role is designed for a high-performing project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, drives accountability across cross-functional teams, and consistently delivers complex strategic initiatives with urgency and precision.
The Project Director will own the planning, governance, execution, and communication of high-impact programs that support growth, operational excellence, technology transformation, and post-acquisition integration priorities. This leader must be equally comfortable operating in executive settings and working hands-on with teams to remove barriers and accelerate results.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong executive presence, disciplined operating rhythms, and the ability to lead through influence across Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, Product, Technology, and external partners.
Enterprise Program Leadership
Lead multiple concurrent, enterprise-level projects and programs with clear ownership from initiation through implementation.
Drive successful execution of strategic priorities including technology launches, operational transformation, process redesign, integrations, and organizational change initiatives.
Translate executive priorities into actionable roadmaps, milestones, owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Accountability
Serve as the central point of coordination across Finance, HR, Technology, Product, Sales, Operations, and vendor partners.
Facilitate alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities while maintaining momentum and focus on outcomes.
Hold teams accountable to commitments, deadlines, deliverables, and decision timelines.
Escalate obstacles quickly with solution-oriented recommendations.
Executive Governance & Weekly Reporting
Establish strong governance models for assigned programs, including steering committees, weekly operating reviews, status cadences, and executive updates.
Deliver concise, high-quality weekly reporting inclusive of accomplishments, upcoming milestones, risks, issues, decisions needed, and KPI progress.
Maintain executive-ready dashboards, scorecards, RAID logs, dependency maps, and decision trackers.
Prepare materials and presentations for senior leadership, PMO reviews, and executive business updates.
Project Delivery Excellence
Build detailed project plans with clear sequencing, ownership, milestones, and interdependencies.
Ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business case objectives.
Anticipate slippage or execution risk early and implement recovery plans quickly.
Drive disciplined follow-through and strong closeout processes including lessons learned and value realization.
Change Management & Communication
Lead enterprise change efforts tied to systems, structure, processes, and ways of working.
Develop communication plans that ensure stakeholders understand the “why,” timing, impact, and expectations.
Support adoption through training coordination, leader enablement, and reinforcement plans.
What Are We Looking for in this Role?
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred.
10+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects (ideally in fintech, payroll, HR tech, or SaaS).
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
What are our Desired Skills and Capabilities?
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Experience in carve-out, integration, or transformation projects strongly preferred.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, Lucidchart, MS Project, Confluence).
What we offer
Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Collaborative, mission-driven culture with high visibility and impact.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [email protected].
Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field
- 10+ years managing complex, cross-functional projects (ideally in fintech, payroll, HR tech, or SaaS)
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification
- Experience in carve-out, integration, or transformation projects
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, Lucidchart, MS Project, Confluence)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence and ability to influence
- Comfortable with on-site presence to support collaboration and cross-functional partnership
What We Do
Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. Acrisure employs over 16,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and has grown from $38 million to $4 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win. Additionally, Acrisure is committed to making an impact in our communities by giving back, as seen by our partnerships with Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital. Discover more at www.Acrisure.com.
