Summary: The Workday Project Manager will lead a global implementation of HCM and Financials for a prominent financial services client. This role involves managing internal teams, overseeing the implementation partner, and ensuring successful delivery across multiple regions in a complex and fast-paced environment. The position requires a strong focus on project lifecycle management and stakeholder communication. The contract is for 12 months and is hybrid, based in the UK or Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full lifecycle delivery of Workday HCM and Financials
• Lead internal workstreams across HR, Finance, Tech, and Ops
• Manage the implementation partner — drive delivery, governance, and accountability
• Build and maintain robust project plans, RAID logs, stakeholder communications
• Report into senior leadership and keep executives aligned
• Ensure on-time, quality delivery in a regulated, multi-entity environment

Key Skills:

• Experience delivering Workday HCM and Financials, ideally multiple times
• Knowledge of regulated, enterprise-level environments
• Confidence in managing vendors and influencing stakeholders
• Ability to bring structure, control, and momentum to complex programmes
• Outcome-focused, commercially aware, and delivery-led

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other