Program Manager (Workday HCM, M&A)

Trident Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an experienced Program Manager to deliver high-impact technology initiatives. The role requires 8+ years in transformation programs and strong communication skills to manage C-level stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end program delivery for transformations and drive strategy alignment with various teams. Experience with HCM platforms like Workday is essential, and the position is open to candidates across U.S. time zones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executing complex transformation programs.
• 6+ years leading enterprise technology program delivery including HCM platforms.
• Strong executive communication skills to manage C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for people technology transformations.
• Manage program governance through initiative reviews and reporting.
• Orchestrate cross-functional program teams to ensure seamless delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Program delivery

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Jira

Zendesk

Confluence

Job description

Program Manager (Workday HCM, M&A)

Location: Remote (Open to candidates across U.S. time zones)

Type: Contract

Summary

• We're seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive high-impact, high-value People Tech initiatives that propel our client forward.
• The ideal candidate will partner cross-functionally with People business leaders and People technology delivery teams, serving as the critical connection point that ensures our organization moves with unified purpose and measurable impact.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for complex, multi-year initiatives people technology transformations (Workday, Greenhouse, Jira, Zendesk, Confluence)
• Execute strategic planning sessions and cross-functional prioritization with Corporate Engineering, IT, Privacy and Security leadership teams to align program roadmaps with business objectives
• Manage program governance through biweekly and monthly strategic initiative reviews, risk assessments, and executive reporting that drives accountability and informed decision-making
• Orchestrate cross-functional program teams spanning engineering, IT operations, security, privacy, compliance, and People stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery
• Drive enterprise technology lifecycle management including vendor selection, contract negotiations, system integrations, and sunset/migration planning
• Execute operational excellence initiatives such as infrastructure optimization, business process automation, disaster recovery planning, and performance monitoring implementations
• Proactively manage program risks and dependencies, implementing course corrections and stakeholder communications to keep initiatives on track
• Partner with finance and strategy teams to manage program budgets, track ROI, and optimize resource allocation across the technology portfolio

Experience

• 8+ years executing complex transformation programs in operations consulting, strategy, or enterprise technology 6+ years leading enterprise technology program delivery including HCM platforms (Workday, Greenhouse)
• Proven track record executing full-cycle transformations from business case development through implementation, change management, and operational handoff
• Experience leading privacy and security programs such as GDPR/CCPA compliance, security framework implementations, identity management systems, or data governance initiatives
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to manage up to C-level stakeholders and translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into business impact
• Demonstrated experience managing technology vendors, complex procurement processes, and success managing technology budgets exceeding $1M annually
• Track record coordinating cross-functional teams across IT, Engineering, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, HR, and business operations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify strategic needs, lead all aspects of planning with sound business recommendations, and generate alignment with key business partners
• Forward-thinking strategist with proven success in translating strategy to tactical plans with high-quality execution and delivery.