Workday - Project Manager

Role Summary

Owns end-to-end delivery of HRTech implementation projects, managing governance, client relationships, financials, and team performance to ensure successful outcomes. Carries mandatory team leadership accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Ownership: Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to formal closure. Manage scope, schedule, resources, financials, and quality standards. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with client project sponsors and stakeholders. Lead executive project reviews and steer committee presentations.

Risk & Escalation Governance: Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalations throughout the project. Develop mitigation strategies and lead resolution of critical blockers. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams. Coach junior project members and support their professional development. Conduct regular 1:1s and provide structured, actionable feedback.

PMO Governance: Adhere to RA PMO standards and contribute to methodology improvements. Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready. Functional Competency: Program Execution : Drives execution for full programs and workstreams. Risk Management: Manages risk logs, conducts reviews, and prevents downstream issues.

Scope Control: Negotiates delivery scope aligned with client strategy. Commercial Awareness: Monitors burn rate and tracks scope changes against budget. Behavioural Competency: Task Ownership : Leads end-to-end delivery with accountability and foresight. Leadership : Inspires confidence and drives team performance. Client Relationship: Drives relationship depth and account understanding.

Stakeholder Management: Influences outcomes through strategic engagement. Escalation Management: Prevents escalations through proactive risk handling. Problem Solving: Solves complex problems with strategic foresight. Attention to Detail: Producing consistently high-quality work with thorough checks. Change Attitude: Drives change with positive mindset and resilience.

Team Leadership: Drives team performance and alignment. Mentoring : Coaches peers and guides best practices. People Development: Gives structured feedback and supports growth.

Requirements

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner required.. 7–10 years of project management experience in HRTech implementations. Proven track record of delivering large-scale software implementations. Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills. Demonstrated people management and team development capability. Certifications: Product recommended Project Management Certification (preferred).