Senior Engagement Lead, Global Workday Deployments

Workday, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Engagement Manager to lead large to complex global deployments using the Workday Deployment Methodology. You will resolve complex issues, support executive-level expectations, and guide internal recommendations to improve deployment approaches.

The role requires 7+ years in project management for HCM/Payroll; travel up to 30%; and a strong customer-facing track record in a Fortune 500 environment. Flexible work options are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with HCM, Payroll, Financial or Student implementations in medium to large enterprises.
• 5+ years implementing Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or similar applications.
• Functional domain expertise with HCM and Payroll deployments; Financials experience helpful.
• Strong customer interaction skills and experience communicating with customers to understand needs and manage feedback.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead large to complex global deployments using the Workday Deployment Methodology.
• Provide executive-level recommendations and guidance based on field experience.
• Manage customer relationships and ensure delivery aligns with client expectations.

Skills

Project management

HCM deployments

Payroll deployments

Customer interactions

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Workday, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Engagement Manager to lead large to complex global deployments using the Workday Deployment Methodology. You will resolve complex issues, support executive-level expectations, and guide internal recommendations to improve deployment approaches.

The role requires 7+ years in project management for HCM/Payroll; travel up to 30%; and a strong customer-facing track record in a Fortune 500 environment. Flexible work options are offered.