Workday Program Manager (HCM)
Posted 3 days ago by 1752293429
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Workday Program/Project Manager with extensive experience in Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financial implementations. The ideal candidate should have transitioned from a technical role to a program management position and possess a deep understanding of Workday architecture and functionalities. This role involves leading complex projects, managing comprehensive program plans, and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement. A strong background in Workday and proven leadership skills are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Workday implementation projects from initiation through deployment, including HCM, Payroll, Finance, Time & Absence, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Benefits, Recruiting, Prism, and Analytics.
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including milestones, resource allocation, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets.
- Guide clients through all project phases: Phase 0 (Strategy), Planning, Architecture & Configuration, End-to-End Testing, Deployment, and Post-Production Support.
- Conduct stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and change management planning.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure successful data migration, system integrations, and user adoption.
- Establish governance models, RAID logs, Steering Committees, project roadmaps, and training requirements.
- Serve as interim HRIS or Technology Lead as needed, overseeing systems operations and support functions.
Key Skills:
- 12+ years of Workday experience including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Compensation, Time, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting, Integrations, and Prism
- Proven track record of managing Workday programs in both consulting and internal leadership capacities
- Expertise in managing global projects, vendor coordination, and post-production support models
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Nice to have Workday HCM and Project Management Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Workday finance, HCM - these modules experience is mandatory
Person who has transitioned from technical role to Program manager role would be right fit.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Program/Project Manager to lead complex Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financial implementations and enhancements. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Workday architecture and functionalities across HCM, Finance, and Integrations, with a demonstrated history of delivering full-cycle implementations, strategic leadership, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Workday implementation projects from initiation through deployment, including HCM, Payroll, Finance, Time & Absence, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Benefits, Recruiting, Prism, and Analytics.
- Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, including milestones, resource allocation, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets.
- Guide clients through all project phases: Phase 0 (Strategy), Planning, Architecture & Configuration, End-to-End Testing, Deployment, and Post-Production Support.
- Conduct stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and change management planning.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure successful data migration, system integrations, and user adoption.
- Establish governance models, RAID logs, Steering Committees, project roadmaps, and training requirements.
- Serve as interim HRIS or Technology Lead as needed, overseeing systems operations and support functions.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of Workday experience including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Compensation, Time, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting, Integrations, and Prism
- Proven track record of managing Workday programs in both consulting and internal leadership capacities
- Expertise in managing global projects, vendor coordination, and post-production support models
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Nice to have Workday HCM and Project Management Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with HRIS/Finance systems including PeopleSoft, ADP, Greenhouse, Salesforce, and Kronos
- Strong background in CRM and customer service operations prior to HRIT specialization