Workday Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de technologie recherche un Workday Project Manager pour diriger l'implémentation et l'optimisation des systèmes Workday. Le poste implique la gestion de projets complexes, la coordination avec diverses parties prenantes, et le soutien de l'expansion rapide de l'organisation. Un bon candidat aura une solide expérience en mise en œuvre de systèmes et d'excellentes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans la gestion des mises en œuvre Workday ou des mises à jour de systèmes à grande échelle.
• Compréhension approfondie des modules Workday tels que HCM, Finance, Payroll, et Recruiting.
• Capable de prospérer dans un environnement à forte croissance et rapide.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la planification, l’exécution, et l’optimisation des mises en œuvre et des améliorations Workday.
• Agir en tant que liaison primaire entre les parties prenantes internes et les consultants Workday.
• Développer et maintenir des plans de projet détaillés, des délais et des allocations de ressources.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We are looking for an experienced Workday Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and optimisation of Workday implementations and enhancements across our clients organisation a PE backed Software company. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Finance, HR, and IT to ensure the successful delivery of Workday-related initiatives that align with business objectives and support rapid scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of Workday implementation, integration, and optimisation projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, Workday consultants, and third-party vendors.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate testing efforts, change management, and training activities to ensure successful user adoption.
• Ensure Workday configurations and enhancements meet business requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice adoption in Workday processes and governance.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing Workday implementations or large-scale system upgrades, preferably within a SaaS or technology-led business.
• Strong understanding of Workday modules such as HCM, Finance, Payroll, and Recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, PE-backed environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working across geographically dispersed teams.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.