Workday Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
100% Travel

Skills

Workday integrations
EIB
Studio
Core Connectors
APIs
HCM
Payroll
Recruiting
Workday
HRIS
Human Resources
Financial

Job Details

Job Title: Workday Project Manager
Location:New York NY
Employment Type: Contract on W2

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Workday HCM/Payroll/Financials project implementations and upgrades.

  • Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables using project management best practices (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).

  • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, HR, IT, and external Workday consultants.

  • Drive requirements gathering, gap analysis, design workshops, testing, and deployment activities.

  • Oversee system configuration, integrations, and reporting in Workday.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and internal governance standards.

  • Provide post-implementation support and manage enhancements, patches, and releases.

  • Mentor and guide project team members and provide knowledge transfer to internal staff.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.

  • 8+ years of project management experience with at least 3+ years in Workday HCM/Payroll/Financials projects.

  • Strong knowledge of Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, or Financials.

  • Proven experience with Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, APIs).

  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, PRINCE2 preferred).

  • Strong stakeholder management, vendor management, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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