Senior Project Manager - Workday

ACL Digital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Boston, MA seeks a Senior ITS Project Manager to lead large-scale IT initiatives, including ERP and Workday deployments. The role requires 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, cross-functional leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement to translate business needs into actionable plans.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, drive data-driven risk management, and guide organizational change for enterprise technology implementations with a

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience.
• Experience delivering enterprise-level tech projects: CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud.
• Minimum of 5 years engaging with business units, tech teams, and exec stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction and influence outcomes.
• Experience navigating organizational change and driving projects forward.
• Strong data-driven insights to guide planning and risk management.
• Expert in PM methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of large-scale IT initiatives within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans.
• Communicate vision, set direction, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Manage organizational change and post-go-live stabilization.
• Use data-driven insights for project planning and risk management.

Skills

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid PM

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

ServiceNow

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, IS, Business Admin, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Experience with Workday and ERP experience

Workday HR and workday finance

Looking for someone with Sr. IT PM experience, ERP 'Enterprise Resource Planning' experience and Workday

The Division of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior ITS Project Manager. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects and programs that support the university’s strategic priorities. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage diverse stakeholder expectations, and ensure that all initiatives are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget—while aligning business value and user needs.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record of managing complex strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments. This role requires a strategic thinker who is also hands-on, with strong leadership and influencing skills.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Project management training/certification preferred (e.g., PMP, Agile, PRINCE2)

Experience

8–10 years of progressive IT project management experience, including managing large, complex, cross-functional IT initiatives in matrixed organizations.

Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-level technology projects, such as CRM, ERP, infrastructure, data integration, or cloud-based systems.

Minimum of 5 years of experience engaging with business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable project plans.

Proven ability to lead diverse project teams, set direction, communicate vision, and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Experienced in navigating organizational change, managing competing priorities, and driving projects forward in ambiguous or evolving environments.

Demonstrated experience leading organizational change for enterprise technology implementations including adoption and post-go-live stabilization

A strong history of using data-driven insights to guide project planning and risk management.

Knowledge and Skills

Expert in project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches.

Proficient with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow, or Jira.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Strong system-thinking capability to understand and manage interactions between technology and business processes.

Ability to frame and communicate complex information clearly to drive alignment and informed decision-making.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups.

Deep understanding of business processes and IT alignment, with the ability to deliver measurable value.

Skilled in resource planning and budgeting for large-scale projects.

Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in fast-paced environments.

Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business

Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

Major Responsibility:

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication