Workday Project Manager

DeWinter Group; Natoma (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider is seeking a Workday Implementation Project Manager for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role based in California involves overseeing the Workday implementation process, ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders and managing project deliverables. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Workday HCM and is a subject matter expert capable of guiding cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and a calm demeanor under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workday HCM with end-to-end implementation.
• Expertise leading cross-functional technology programs.
• Effective time management to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Workday roadmap and project deliverables.
• Lead status meetings and track progress.
• Escalate risks and provide project health visibility.
• Oversee day-to-day Workday execution and implementation tasks.
• Partner with SI and internal stakeholders to ensure success.

Skills

Workday HCM expertise

Project management

Communication skills

Risk management

HR process knowledge

Job description

Overview

Title: Workday Implementation Project Manager
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 12 months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Dallas/Plano, TX - Hybrid

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leader inSaaS Technology, is looking for a seasoned, client-side Workday Implementation Project Manager to join their team for a 12-month engagement. This project involves leading the day-to-day Workday implementation execution, partnering closely with the Systems Integrator (SI) and internal stakeholders. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Roadmap Management: Managing the Workday roadmap.
• Project Leadership: Leading status meetings, tracking deliverables, and managing dependencies.
• Risk Escalation: Escalating risks and ensuring clear visibility into project health for the PMO.
• Implementation Execution: Leading day-to-day Workday implementation execution.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partnering closely with the Systems Integrator (SI) and internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ yearsof experience in a similar role, including5+ years of experience in Workday HCM,with at least one full end-to-end Workday implementation.
• Deep expertise inWorkday HCMand3+ years of enterprise PM experienceleading cross-functional technology programs with executive-level visibility. This isn\'t a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals; must be calm under pressure, highly organized, and action-oriented.
• Experience with strongHR process knowledge(HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Talent) with cross-functional partnership experience.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team, including the executive level, and skilled inproject governance, including RAID, change management, timelines, and vendor coordination.