Workday Project Manager - Senior Professional
Posted 1 week ago by AXA UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Workday Project Manager at AXA will lead the implementation of technology and tools for Strategic Workforce Planning and Skills mobilisation in Workday across AXA UK for a 12-month period. This role requires strong project management skills to ensure successful project delivery while managing change and aligning with existing systems. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and third-party vendors to facilitate seamless integration and user adoption. The role is based in Southampton, England, and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of Workday implementation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Coordinate resources, manage project teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure smooth delivery.
- Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate user adoption and minimise resistance.
- Create and deliver communication and training plans to prepare the organisation for new systems and processes.
- Support post-implementation activities, including user support, engagement, and ongoing adoption.
- Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems like Workday.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing complex projects with Workday implementations or upgrades.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PMI (Project Management Institute), Prince2, or Agile.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Workday modules like Skills, Adaptive Planning, Talent, and Core HCM.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change management and communication strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and lead diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret project data and metrics.
- Resilience and adaptability to manage change in dynamic environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Southampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
About AXA AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Job Overview We're seeking a highly organised Workday Project Manager for a 12-month period. You’ll be responsible for leading the implementation of technology and tools to support both the Strategic Workforce Planning and Skills mobilisation in Workday across AXA UK. You’ll be ensure project success by aligning with existing systems, managing change, and delivering value to the organisation.
Your Skills & Experience Proven experience managing complex projects with Workday implementations or upgrades. Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PMI (Project Management Institute), Prince2, or Agile. Extensive hands-on experience with Workday modules like Skills, Adaptive Planning, Talent, and Core HCM. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement change management and communication strategies. Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and lead diverse teams. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret project data and metrics. Resilience and adaptability to manage change in dynamic environments.
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
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