Workday Payroll Manager

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Armanino seeks a seasoned Workday Payroll Architect to lead end-to-end U.S. Payroll implementations, including Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence.

You will own the lifecycle from discovery to deployment, architect solutions, and proactively manage delivery risks to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will guide delivery teams, coordinate configurations, testing, and deployment across multiple engagements, while maintaining tight budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Active certification in Workday Payroll and either Workday Time Tracking or Absence.
• Minimum of 5 years architecting and delivering Workday implementations with on-time, on-scope delivery.
• Deep understanding of Workday deployment methodologies (Launch/Launch Express).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality.
• Strong communication skills with executive stakeholders; coaching delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence.
• Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through deployment, architecting solutions and proactively identifying delivery risks.
• Guide cross-functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources across concurrent engagements.
• Translate Workday functionality into clear business outcomes for clients.

Skills

Workday Payroll

Workday Time Tracking

Workday Absence

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive coaching

Project scoping

Tools

Workday deployments

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence
• Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through deployment, architecting solutions and proactively identifying delivery risks to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as a workstream and project lead, guiding cross-functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to maintain delivery excellence across multiple concurrent engagements
• Bring rigor to requirements definition and project scoping
• Proactively manage scope, mitigate risk, and uphold project boundaries to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery without compromising client relationships
• Build trusted client partnerships by translating complex Workday functionality into clear business outcomes
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and provide strategic guidance that positions Armanino as a long‑term advisory partner rather than a transactional vendor
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level consultants through hands‑on coaching, delivery reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Strengthen team capability and confidence, enabling consultants to grow into independent project leaders
• Support pre‑sales efforts by contributing to project scoping, proposals, and client presentations
• Provide ongoing support to Managed Services clients post go‑live, including system optimization, audits, and enhancements

Requirements

• Active certification in Workday Payroll and either Workday Time Tracking or Absence
• Minimum of 5 years architecting and delivering Workday implementations with a proven record of on‑time, on‑scope delivery
• Deep understanding of Workday deployment methodologies, including Launch, Launch Express, or partner‑adjacent approaches
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without compromising delivery quality
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage executive stakeholders while effectively coaching delivery teams
• Proven leadership capability and genuine investment in developing other consultants
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments where structure and clarity must be created