Workday Financials PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Workday Financials PM.

Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of several Workday Financials implementation and ongoing optimization initiatives
* Lead end-to-end Workday Financials implementation (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, etc.) from initial planning through deployment and hypercare
* Build and maintain detailed project plans and budgets, setting scope, milestones, and resource assignments while managing dependencies and risks
* Serve as the central contact for stakeholders and steering committees, preparing concise updates, status reports, and executive-level presentations
* Direct integration and data migration workstreams to ensure accurate, secure data movement and smooth connections with upstream and downstream systems
* Partner with Finance, HR, and business leads to develop communications, training, and stakeholder engagement plans that support readiness and adoption
* Lead testing activities-unit, system, integration, and user acceptance-ensuring thorough defect resolution and readiness for deployment
* Coordinate cutover planning, go-live execution, and hypercare to secure a seamless transition to production
* Support user adoption and training while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and future enhancements

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
* 5-8 years of proven project management experience leading ERP or large-scale financial systems initiatives
* Experience integrating change management activities (such as communications, training, and stakeholder engagement) into large enterprise system projects
* Solid understanding of core financial processes: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, procurement; and related integration and data conversion practices
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and business audiences
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration and drive consensus
* Mature problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of anticipating and resolving challenges
* Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment
* Workday Financials implementation experience strongly preferred (or other tier-one ERP such as Oracle or SAP)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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