HR Technology Program Manager – Workday

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking an HR Technology Program Manager for Workday to lead enterprise HR systems initiatives. This remote, 6-month assignment requires coordinating with HR, IT, HRSS, and business leadership to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.

You will drive governance, milestones, budgets, and executive-level reporting, while guiding Workday transformations, including Workday Extend and automation, to improve employee lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with IT/HR focus.
• 8+ years IT/HR program management experience.
• Experience leading Workday transformation in large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise HR technology programs centered on Workday.
• Oversee end-to-end program delivery: planning, governance, budgets.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, HRSS, and leadership to define requirements.
• Provide executive-level governance and reporting.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Drive automation and process improvements across HR tech.

Skills

Workday Extend architecture

Workday Business Processes

HR Shared Services (HRSS) processes

Employee lifecycle workflows

Program management

Executive stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional leadership

Communication and facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Workday Extend

Workday ecosystem

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a HR Technology Program Manager – Workday position for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Duties

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide HR technology programs focused on Workday and related HR systems.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, execution, governance, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with HR, IT, HR Shared Services (HRSS), and business leadership to define requirements and deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Provide program leadership for Workday transformation initiatives, including Workday Business Processes, Workday Extend, custom applications, and process automation.
• Oversee initiatives supporting HRSS and employee lifecycle processes, including offboarding administration workflows.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across HR, IT, architecture, integration, security, business operations, and external partners.
• Establish program governance, executive reporting, status tracking, and performance metrics.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Provide executive-level communication and recommendations to ensure alignment between technology strategy and business objectives.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, vendor relationships, and program priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities across HR technology processes and workflows.

Skills

• Workday Extend architecture and custom application development concepts.
• Workday Business Processes and the broader Workday technology ecosystem.
• HR Shared Services (HRSS) processes and operating models.
• Employee lifecycle and offboarding administration workflows.
• HR process automation frameworks, including REO/VP.
• Enterprise program management methodologies, governance, and transformation practices.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Budget management, financial oversight, and resource planning.
• Risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams in complex enterprise environments.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in IT and/or HR Program Management.
• Proven experience leading complex enterprise system transformations within IBM or a similar large enterprise environment.
• Hands-on familiarity with Workday Extend architecture, Workday Business Processes, and custom applications within the Workday ecosystem.
• Experience supporting HR Shared Services, offboarding administration, and HR process automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing large, cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with executive stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, program governance, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver complex programs in a highly collaborative enterprise environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $125,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.