Overview
Remote
$80 - $90
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Workday
HCM
Project Management
Job Details
Workday finance, HCM - these modules experience is mandatory
Person who has transitioned from technical role to Program manager role would be right fit.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Program/Project Manager to lead complex Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financial implementations and enhancements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Workday architecture and functionalities across HCM, Finance, and Integrations, with a demonstrated history of delivering full-cycle implementations, strategic leadership, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Workday implementation projects from initiation through deployment, including HCM, Payroll, Finance, Time & Absence, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Benefits, Recruiting, Prism, and Analytics.
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including milestones, resource allocation, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets.
- Guide clients through all project phases: Phase 0 (Strategy), Planning, Architecture & Configuration, End-to-End Testing, Deployment, and Post-Production Support.
- Conduct stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and change management planning.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure successful data migration, system integrations, and user adoption.
- Establish governance models, RAID logs, Steering Committees, project roadmaps, and training requirements.
- Serve as interim HRIS or Technology Lead as needed, overseeing systems operations and support functions.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of Workday experience including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Compensation, Time, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting, Integrations, and Prism
- Proven track record of managing Workday programs in both consulting and internal leadership capacities
- Expertise in managing global projects, vendor coordination, and post-production support models
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Nice to have Workday HCM and Project Management Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with HRIS/Finance systems including PeopleSoft, ADP, Greenhouse, Salesforce, and Kronos
- Strong background in CRM and customer service operations prior to HRIT specialization
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