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FHR

MO422- Certified Project Manager 157817

Newark, NJ · On-site

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience: 1 - Workday implementation experience (2 years' experience) 2 - Project Management experience (2 years' experience) 3 - Ability to coordinate with City ...

Groundswell Agriculture Festival

Workday Implementation Leadership * Lead day-to-day execution of the Workday implementation across ... Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification, such as DAWIA Level Three in ...

Kaav

Senior Workday Project Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Senior Workday Project Manager Duration: 12+ months Location: Princeton, NJ 08852 (2-3 days to ... Implementation experience as employee of Workday or with a Workday service partner is highly ...

Deloitte

Workday SCM Manager

Morristown, NJ · On-site

Client Management: Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors * Delivery ... ERP project implementations with a minimum of 4 years of Workday ERP * Full lifecycle ...

Deloitte

Workday SCM Manager

Jersey City, NJ

Client Management: Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors * Delivery ... ERP project implementations with a minimum of 4 years of Workday ERP * Full lifecycle ...

Groundswell Agriculture Festival

Develop and manage the data conversion strategy, plan, schedule, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables in alignment with the overall Workday implementation. * Coordinate with data owners and ...

Groundswell Agriculture Festival

Develop and manage the integration strategy, plan, schedule, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables in alignment with the overall Workday implementation. * Lead the design, development, testing ...

Edmunds GovTech, Inc.

Project Manager

Northfield, NJ · On-site

The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for EGT software implementations and will take on the responsibility planning and monitoring the project plan through successful completion ...

ADP

Senior Implementation Consultant PSS

Barnegat, NJ · Hybrid

He/She acts as client point of contact working closely with the Implementation Project Manager for PSS, global partners and In-Country Partners to analyze and implement client's country payments on ...

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What is a Workday Implementation Project Manager?

A Workday Implementation Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Workday software implementation projects within an organization. They coordinate between internal teams, external consultants, and the Workday vendor to ensure the project meets organizational requirements, stays within budget, and is completed on schedule. Their role involves managing resources, timelines, risks, and communication with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the Workday platform.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday Implementation Project Manager?

To thrive as a Workday Implementation Project Manager, you need experience in project management, a deep understanding of HRIS or ERP systems, and familiarity with Workday modules, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree and PMP or similar certification. Proficiency in Workday’s project tools, data migration processes, and integration systems is crucial for managing complex implementations. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills help you navigate challenges and ensure team alignment. These skills are vital for delivering successful Workday deployments on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

What are the most common challenges faced by Workday Implementation Project Managers during large-scale deployments?

Workday Implementation Project Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing competing stakeholder priorities, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring data integrity during migrations. Coordinating across cross-functional teams—such as HR, IT, and finance—requires strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, adapting project plans to evolving business requirements and user feedback is key to a successful implementation. Proactively addressing change management and end-user training can also help minimize disruptions and boost adoption.

MO422- Certified Project Manager 157817

Trenton, NJ • On-site

FHR
11 - 50 employees
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Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

100% Remote.

Our direct client is looking for an Certified Project Manager 157817

This position is for up to 6 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Madison, WI.

Please send rates and resume.

PMP CERTIFICATION ATTACHMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

1 – Workday implementation experience (2 years’ experience)

2 – Project Management experience (2 years’ experience)

3 – Ability to coordinate with City employees and external vendor resources, documenting as-is business processes (3 years’ experience)

4 – Schedule Teams meetings with agendas and facilitate the meetings to meet the required goals based on project deadlines (3 years’ experience)

5 – PMP Certification attached at time of submission

Nice to Have Skills:

1 – Plan and document project tasks, based on project goals (2 years’ experience)

2 – Identify, assess and propose solutions to risks (2 years’ experience)

3 – Develop activity and resource planning, based on the Statement of Work (2 years’ experience)

Interview Process: Interviews will be conducted on a 45-minute Teams meeting

Duration of the Contract: The contract will be 30-40 hours per week and will last 6 months. This may be extended on an as-needed basis.

Project details: The City of Milwaukee is in the process of replacing PeopleSoft (FMIS / HRMS) with Workday for HR, Payroll and Financials. We are looking to hire a Certified Project Manager with Workday experience.

The selected candidate will work with the various City of Milwaukee departments to ensure the implementation project avoids issues / risks.

Additional details: It is extremely important for the Project Manager to be efficient when responding to incoming email requests from the various city departments, organized when documenting their needs and requests, and must be an excellent communicator during stressful situations.