Senior Human Resources Project Manager (WorkDay Transformation)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project or Programme Manager for Workday Transformation in London. The role focuses on guiding the migration of their Human Capital Management system towards a Cloud-centric model, requiring strong leadership and extensive experience with Workday. Ideal candidates will excel in stakeholder management and be proactive in driving change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Proficient in handling transition strategies to Cloud-based models.
• Experience with Workday enhancements and API strategies.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the transition to a Cloud-centric model.
• Collaborate with high-level stakeholders and service providers.
• Handle complex organizational design and process enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Change Management

Program Management

Education

Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager

Experience in SaaS products

Understanding of Workday system

Job description

Job Description

Project or Programme Manager (WorkDay Transformation)

London (Flexible WFH)

Up to £95k + Bonus & Benefits

This role suits an eloquent communicator with the gravitas to guide stakeholders, shift culture, and drive strategic alignment—especially those who’ve participated in a Workday Customer Advisory Board, AI Board, Design Partner Group, or directly influenced Workday’s product roadmap.

Job Summary:

The Project or Programme Manager role is pivotal for the transformation and migration of our core Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Workday, towards a more Cloud-centric model.

This role primarily involves guiding, managing, and driving the transition, necessitating close collaboration with high-level stakeholders, the HR leadership group, and service providers. The successful candidate will be proficient in handling complex organizational design, system, or process enhancement, and change initiatives, with a particular emphasis on Cloud, SaaS products, and API strategies.

This role demands deep knowledge of the Workday system, strong program management skills, superior communication, leadership, and delegation skills.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the transition to a Cloud-centric model and SaaS products.
• Deep understanding of Workday, a leading HCM system.
• Experience with comprehensive rollouts of Workday modules (HCM, HR, Recruitment, Benefits, Payroll Solution, etc.)
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale transformation programs, handle stakeholder relationships, and lead change management initiatives.
• Experience participating in steering committees, change boards, and other governance panels.
• Proficient at working well with diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and interests.
• Experience with international HRIS transformation management in both private and public sectors is a plus.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in defining and implementing technical deployments, including integrations, data migration, testing methodologies, transition strategies, and the establishment of product support teams.
• Deep understanding of the Workday ecosystem and its adaptation to a Cloud-centric model.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday modules and features.
• Understanding and experience in developing and implementing API strategies.
• Ability to handle potential data migration issues that may arise during Workday enhancements.
• Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting processes in Workday.
• Understanding of how to ensure enhancements do not disrupt existing workflows or integrations within Workday.

Strategy Requirements:

• Experience in moving towards more product-aligned teams.
• Ability to implement significant changes in HR systems, particularly in transitioning to Workday.
• Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management in complex HR technology transformation projects.
• Proficient in using methodologies to manage HR transformation programs, with a focus on Cloud-based strategies.
• Experience in developing and executing strategies and roadmaps for HR technology improvement programmes, with a focus on SaaS and Cloud strategies.
• Ability to identify the need for Workday enhancements and implement them effectively.
• Proven track record of prioritizing enhancements within Workday, considering business needs and constraints.
• Experience in using Workday enhancements to drive business value or increase operational efficiency, with a focus on Cloud and SaaS products.
• Ability to involve stakeholders in the decision-making process for Workday enhancements, specifically as it relates to Cloud-based solutions and SaaS products.