Principal Engagement Manager, Deployment Success Management

Principal Engagement Manager, Deployment Success Management

Workday, Inc.

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

About the Team

The Workday Success Plans Team focuses on our customers and their entire journey with Workday, creating programs to help them drive business value from their Workday applications. The team delivers a variety of programs and services — from feature demonstrations to guidance during deployments — and celebrates diversity, drives innovation, and does good in the communities where we live and work.

About the Role

Workday is looking for a Principal Engagement Manager with strong HCM or Financials expertise to join our growing Deployment Success Management team, part of the larger Workday Success Plan (WSP) organization. In this role you are considered an expert with the Workday Deployment Methodology, leading and managing mid‑to‑large deployments and resolving complex issues creatively and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in the Workday HCM and/or Financials product suite.
• Work in a diverse, fast‑paced environment and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Provide guidance to partner and client resources during customer concerns.
• Juggle multiple projects and issues simultaneously.
• Review and assess projects to ensure they are on schedule per defined timelines.
• Confirm the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW.
• Act as a liaison for sales and partner relations by providing partner implementation success data.

About You

• 8+ years of experience in project management with HCM, payroll, financial, or student implementations within medium to large enterprise or state/local government environments.
• 8+ years of experience implementing Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or similar applications.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one of the following languages: German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

Flexible Work Approach

Our Flex Work model combines the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote work. Teams spend at least 50% of each quarter in the office or the field with customers, prospects, and partners. This flexible schedule allows individuals to tailor their work environment to best support business, team and personal needs.

About Workday

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, we deliver financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications to the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers without a formal agreement.

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