Workday Project Manager – Senior Manager

Workday Engagement Manager (EM/PM) certification and related functional certification(s) 

Preferred Knowledge/Skills: 

Demonstrates in-depth level abilities and proven record of success with managing the identification and addressing of client needs: 

• Leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts by directing and managing activities across multiple work streams and initiatives to a defined scope and budget; 

• Providing recommendations based on leading practices and relevant industry experience; 

• Working across business (i.e., Finance/ Accounting or Human Resources) and technology stakeholders; 

• Leveraging functional knowledge and industry-standard methodologies, tools and approaches; 

• Collaborating, communicating and presenting across all levels of leadership and stakeholder groups to drive strategic direction and accountability for large global teams; 

• Developing integrated project plans and managing cross-functional dependencies; 

• Monitoring project risks, identifying gaps and recommending areas for improvement; 

• Leading workstream level project managers; 

• Utilizing creative problem-solving to devise solutions and drive execution; 

• Managing program budgets to monitor forecast and actuals; 

• Possessing an individual commitment to continuous improvement through innovation and simplification;  

• Identifies and addresses client needs while building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials; 

• Participating and leading client discussions and meetings; 

• Managing engagements or dedicated workstreams, including preparing concise, accurate documents and maintaining project economics while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated issues; 

• Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; 

• Answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff; and, 

• Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.