Workday Transformation Lead

WDBeacon; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Canada is seeking a seasoned Workday Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Workday implementations and HRIS transformations. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and teams, coordinating with analysts, developers, and partners to achieve successful client outcomes.

You bring 5+ years of project management within Workday or HRIS programs, strong business acumen, and a commitment to client service excellence. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering Workday or large-scale HRIS transformation projects.
• Experience leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or migration programs across one or more Workday modules.
• Strong business, analytical skills and systematic problem solving abilities.
• Travel may be up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Workday implementation, optimization, and transformation projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive all phases of the project lifecycle, including discovery, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Contribute to business development activities (i.e. proposal development).
• Develop and maintain standard project documentation including project plans, agendas, action items lists, deliverables and ensure adherence to company PM Standards and SDLC best practices.
• Work with Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, Managers, and Implementation Partners to determine scope, planning estimates, resource allocations and success criteria for Workday HCM/FM implementations.
• Lead project(s) ensuring adherence to established project methodologies, standards, tools, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide production cutover/transition support and production support assistance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Workday experience

HRIS transformation

Client service excellence

Job description

KPMG in Canada is seeking a seasoned Workday Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of Workday implementations and HRIS transformations. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets, and teams, coordinating with analysts, developers, and partners to achieve successful client outcomes.

You bring 5+ years of project management within Workday or HRIS programs, strong business acumen, and a commitment to client service excellence. Travel up to 30% may be required.