Workday Project Manager - IT IV

Compunnel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to lead impactful HR technology projects. This role offers the chance to work on global initiatives, enhancing employee experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly with HR systems like Workday and ADP, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company where you can grow professionally and contribute to significant digital transformations.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in IT project management, especially in HR technology.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from scope to deployment.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.

Skills

Technical Project Management

HR Technologies (Workday, ADP)

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Jira

API Integration

MS Office

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

PMP Certification

CSM Certification

Tools

Jira

MS Office

Job description

Senior Delivery Manager @Compunnel Inc. | MBA, Recruitment SME (Internal Unit Lead - Direct Accounts Project Delivery)

Story Behind the Need

• Business group: The Group Functions Technology Team supports corporate functions such as HR, Finance, and Risk Management, providing technological support to ensure seamless operations and strategic alignment.

We seek a Senior Technical Project Manager with extensive experience in IT projects, especially in HR technology like Workday and ADP. The candidate will work closely with HR partners to implement and manage these systems, requiring 7-10 years of project management experience and proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Skills Needed:

• 7-10 years of technical project management experience in IT projects.
• Experience with HR technologies (Workday and ADP).
• PMP and CSM certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency in Jira and API integration.
• Familiarity with MS Office and SaaS tool integrations is a plus.
• Understanding of business-IT alignment.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Team structure: The role involves working with cross-functional teams including risk officers, data analysts, and solution architects, without direct management responsibilities.

• Collaborate with HR to manage HR technologies, focusing on Workday.
• Lead and support HR-related projects.
• Support Finance and Risk teams with technological solutions.

Candidate Value Proposition

• Opportunity to work on impactful global projects, enhancing employee experience.
• Engage in diverse initiatives, learn new technologies, and contribute to digital transformation.
• Grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage full project lifecycle from scope to deployment.
• Develop plans, drive milestones, and employ project management tools.
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective change, communication, and documentation management.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Manage global projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

Domain Knowledge:

• HR systems (Workday/ADP)
• SaaS tools
• Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Must Have Skills:

Technical Skills:

• 10+ years managing global projects from start to finish.
• Experience with geographically dispersed teams and API integrations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Agile tools like Jira.
• Experience with HR systems (Workday/ADP).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in matrix and dispersed team environments.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience delivering HR systems projects from a technical perspective.

Education:

Certifications: PMP and CSM.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance