Workday Implementation Lead (Project Management, Testing, and Change Management) - Remote

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Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Workday
Payroll
Impact Analysis
Integration Testing
Reporting
Higher Education
HR Management
Test Strategy

Job Details

Hello Professionals,

Job Description: Senior Client-Side Workday Implementation Lead (Project Management, Testing, and Change Management)

Position: Senior Client-Side Workday Implementation Lead
Client: Public Higher Education Institution (via Workday Professional Services)
Engagement: Long-term Contract (~30-35 hrs/week), Immediate Start through July 2026
Location: Remote

Company Overview:
ERPA is a leading provider of technology consulting services, subcontracted by Workday Professional Services to support a critical Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financials implementation for a public university in Florida. The client is transitioning from PeopleSoft and requires expert guidance to overcome resource constraints and get their stalled project back on track for a July 2026 go-live.

Role Summary:
We are seeking a highly versatile and seasoned Senior Implementation Lead to act as the primary client-side force multiplier. This individual will be a "player-coach," responsible for blending the core responsibilities of a Project Manager, a Test Execution Lead, and a Change Management Lead into a single, integrated role. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who is also deeply hands-on, capable of driving the project plan while simultaneously leading testing efforts and ensuring user adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

This role is structured around three integrated pillars of responsibility:

  1. Project & Program Management:
  • Act as the de facto Client-Side Project Manager, owning and driving the client's project plan in close collaboration with the Workday project lead.
  • Manage workstreams, track deliverables, and ensure the client meets its internal obligations and deadlines.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, focusing on removing roadblocks that are stalling progress.
  • Facilitate status meetings, report on progress to Workday and client leadership, and manage stakeholder expectations.
  1. End-to-End Test Execution Leadership:
  • Develop, manage, and execute the end-to-end test strategy (including System Integration, User Acceptance, and Parallel Testing) on behalf of the client.
  • Coordinate all client-side testing activities, including resource scheduling, environment readiness, and defect tracking and resolution.
  • Serve as a hands-on test lead, potentially authoring test scripts, guiding client testers, and validating key functionality, especially in areas of rework.
  • Ensure all testing milestones are met to keep the project on track for go-live.
  1. Integrated Change Management & Adoption:
  • Develop and execute the client-side change management plan, based on the framework provided by Workday.
  • Lead communication efforts to keep the broader university community informed and engaged.
  • Coordinate and potentially deliver training to end-users and stakeholders.
  • Conduct impact analyses and develop targeted strategies to manage resistance and drive user adoption for HCM, Payroll, and Financials.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10+ years of combined experience in a project leadership role within HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials ERP implementations.
  • Proven "player-coach" experience with a demonstrated ability to manage high-level project governance while being deeply hands-on with execution.
  • Direct experience leading UAT and integrated testing for a large-scale ERP deployment; ability to develop test plans and manage defect resolution cycles.
  • Formal change management experience, with a track record of creating and executing communication, training, and adoption strategies.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead without direct authority in a resource-constrained environment.
  • Previous experience in Higher Education or State & Local Government is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft is a significant advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
You are a proactive, results-driven professional who thrives in a challenging environment where you must wear multiple hats. You are equally comfortable presenting a project status to executives as you are digging into a test script or crafting a user communication. You understand that the success of this role is measured by your ability to un-stall the project, bridge the client's resource gaps, and build momentum towards a successful go-live.

Regards,
Anthony. G

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