Workday Project Manager
Summary: The role of Workday Project Manager involves leading a Phase 2 project focused on deploying Advanced Compensation, Workforce Planning, and L&D modules. The position requires a hands-on approach, actively engaging in all aspects of the project rather than merely overseeing it. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day activities, project risks, and liaise with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages the day-to-day activities of the team and all aspects of the programme (Functional, Technical, Change, Testing, Deployment, Cutover) and is responsible for setting deadlines, evaluating milestones, assigning responsibilities and liaising with internal contacts identified as responsible for sign-off of key deliverables
- Manages the project team, providing guidance and support
- Responsible for inputting internally owned project activities into the project plan and working with the Deployment Partner Engagement Manager to baseline the project plan. Tracks progress against the project plan and updates the project plan for the duration of the programme, as required
- Manages agreed solution deliverables and milestones to their completion
- Manages project risks and issues
- Responsible for managing and inputting into change requests/orders.
- Responsible for leading weekly project team meetings re: status reports/progress (supported by PMO).
- Liaises with and manages all 3rd party contractors/vendors.
- Owns workshop planning, supported by PMO.
- Responsible for input into cutover strategy.
Key Skills:
- Experience in managing Workday projects, specifically in Advanced Compensation, Workforce Planning, and L&D modules
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to manage project risks and issues effectively
- Proficient in project planning and tracking
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on approach to project management
- Experience working with third-party contractors/vendors
Salary (Rate): £110k per annum
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
I am looking for a Workday Project Manager for a Phase 2 project deploying Advanced Compensation, Workforce Planning and L&D modules. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
I need someone that is very hands on so not looking for a high level Project Manager that just oversees, need someone that is going to roll their sleeves up and get involved.
- Manages the day-to-day activities of the team and all aspects of the programme (Functional, Technical, Change, Testing, Deployment, Cutover) and is responsible for setting deadlines, evaluating milestones, assigning responsibilities and liaising with internal contacts identified as responsible for sign-off of key deliverables
- Manages the project team, providing guidance and support
- Responsible for inputting internally owned project activities into the project plan and working with the Deployment Partner Engagement Manager to baseline the project plan. Tracks progress against the project plan and updates the project plan for the duration of the programme, as required
- Manages agreed solution deliverables and milestones to their completion
- Manages project risks and issues
- Responsible for managing and inputting into change requests/orders.
- Responsible for leading weekly project team meetings re: status reports/progress (supported by PMO).
- Liaises with and manages all 3rd party contractors/vendors.
- Owns workshop planning, supported by PMO.
- Responsible for input into cutover strategy.
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