Workday HCM Project Manager

Houston Dose

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Workday HCM Project Manager to lead medium to large Workday HCM initiatives. You will partner with HR, IT, and vendors to develop plans, manage risks, and deliver outcomes within scope and budget.

The role requires strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration across healthcare teams. The position emphasizes end-to-end management of Workday enhancements and HR technology initiatives, with governance standards to ensure quality and

Qualifications

Three years of experience delivering medium to large healthcare projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related IT field.
Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages assigned projects to meet customer expectations.
Communicates project status to stakeholders on schedule.
Leads project-related meetings and gains consensus on goals.
Plans scope, milestones, and deliverables; monitors progress.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Workday HCM Project Manager position is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating medium to large-scale Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) projects and initiatives of varying complexity. This position provides end-to-end project management for Workday enhancements, optimization efforts, and other HR technology initiatives, ensuring project objectives are achieved within established scope, timelines, budgets, and organizational requirements.

The Workday HCM Project Manager partners closely with HR, Information Technology, operational stakeholders, Workday functional and technical teams, and third-party vendors to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, manage dependencies, risks, issues, resources, and deliverables, and facilitate effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The position applies established project management methodologies, Workday implementation practices, and organizational governance standards to ensure the quality, integrity, and successful delivery of project outcomes.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.

EXPERIENCE

Three years successful experience in implementing medium to large scale and complexity projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology
Solid knowledge of current technologies
Solid knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)
Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Independently or under guidance of management as appropriate, manages assigned projects to ensure outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes.
Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines.
Leads project-related meetings and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Independently, or in partnership with department management, plans and organizes projects.
Assists with formulating and defining scope and objectives of the project.
Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project(s). Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of Portfolio and Process Management Office testing standards.
Independently, or in partnership with management, establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.
Adhere to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assists IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.
Manages Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.
Closes all project expenditure at the end of the project.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and participates in improvement initiatives.
Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* No

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