Workday Project Manager

LaSalle Network; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national insurance and wealth services firm is seeking a Workday Project Manager to lead an enterprise-wide Workday migration. This role requires strong project management skills and experience in ERP or Workday. The ideal candidate will navigate complex initiatives, ensuring alignment between Finance, HR, and Technology. This position offers a pay of $70 per hour, and the opportunity to shape the future operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably with ERP/Workday.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Confidence in navigating ambiguity and driving structured execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday project workstreams across HRIS, Finance, and Technology.
• Build and manage detailed project plans, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate alignment with Finance, HR, and IT stakeholders.
• Provide executive updates to leadership on progress.
• Own the RAID log, addressing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Liaison with Workday consultants and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Team alignment

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Workday Project Manager

LaSalle Network is hiring a Workday Project Manager to spearhead our client’s enterprise-wide Workday migration. Our client is an independent, national insurance and wealth services firm that offers employee benefits consulting, property & casualty insurance, retirement plan services, and wealth management.

This role is perfect for a project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, connects the dots between Finance, HR, and Technology, and keeps complex initiatives moving forward with clarity and confidence. If you’re looking for a high-impact role where your work will be felt across the organization, this is it.

Workday Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead Workday project workstreams across HRIS, Finance, and Technology
• Build and manage detailed project plans, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are met
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with Finance, HR, and IT stakeholders
• Provide executive updates and keep leadership informed on progress
• Own the RAID log and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies
• Serve as liaison with Workday consultants and third-party vendors

Workday Project Manager Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of project management experience (ERP/Workday experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to align cross-functional teams
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams
• Confidence navigating ambiguity and driving structured execution

Join a team where your work will directly shape the future of our operations. Apply today and bring your project leadership to a company ready for transformation.

Compensation: $70 per hour

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.