Project Manager, Workday Migration (Contract)

ZipRecruiter; Greater Toronto Area; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager for a critical ERP migration project from PeopleSoft to Workday. This role requires extensive experience in ERP systems, project governance, and stakeholder management. The successful candidate will oversee the migration process, ensuring successful integration and adherence to project timelines and budgets. This contract position offers a hybrid work model, with 3 days on-site in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience, 8 years in Project Management for ERP.
• Expertise in Workday, PeopleSoft, and SAP.
• Hands-on experience with Integration Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end migration from PeopleSoft to Workday.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Act as primary communication link between stakeholders.

Skills

Project Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Job Description

VTRAC Consulting Corporation

Intelligent Solutions

Thank you for applying to VTRAC opportunities. Please e-mail your resume as anMS-WORD document in confidenceSubject: Project Manager, Workday Migration (Contract), Attention: [e-mail] or call: [phone].

Position #: 251164

Position: Project Manager, Workday Migration (Contract)

Position Type: Contract (18-24 Months)

No. of Positions: 1

Location: Toronto, Hybrid 3 days a week on-site

Description

This is an exciting position for a highly experienced Project Manager to lead a critical ERP Migration Project. This new project involves migrating from the PeopleSoft platform to Workday. You will be reporting to the head of PMO, collaborating closely with the business C-Suite, internal technology teams, and key integration vendors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ERP migration and financial systems integration, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful project delivery within mid-sized to large complex projects

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end migration from PeopleSoft to Workday Core Financials, Procurement, and Adaptive Planning
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and status reporting to all stakeholders
• Act as the primary communication link between the C-Suite, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee integration activities, ensuring seamless connection between financial systems and new ERP platforms
• Establish and enforce strong project governance and financial reporting structures
• Ensure projects adhere to the defined scope, timeline, and budget
• Manage change requests, issue resolution, and project escalations effectively

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience and 8 years of Project Management experience in ERP implementation or migration initiatives
• Deep expertise in ERP implementation systems, including Workday. PeopleSoft and SAP experience in SAP is
• Experience in tools including Jira, Confluence, Agile, and waterfall methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of Finance and Accounting systems and processes, CA or CPA designation
• Hands-on experience with Integration Management across multiple systems
• Project Governance and Risk Management expertise
• Superior stakeholder management and executive communication skills

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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