ERP Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead a long-term contract engagement supporting a major Workday HCM implementation with client based in Birmingham, Alabama. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented candidate who can connect business priorities with system design, guide cross-functional stakeholders, and drive progress across implementation milestones. The role focuses on delivering well-structured Workday solutions, improving HR-related processes, and ensuring successful adoption through collaboration, testing, and post-launch support. Responsibilities:• Lead project activities across planning, solution design, system setup, validation, deployment, and stabilization for the Workday HCM initiative.• Partner with teams across HR, payroll, benefits, IT, and business operations to capture needs, clarify priorities, and translate objectives into workable system solutions.• Oversee configuration of Workday HCM components such as core HR, compensation, benefits, recruiting, talent, performance, absence, security, and business process workflows.• Evaluate current people-related processes and recommend practical improvements aligned with Workday capabilities and industry standards.• Coordinate testing efforts by defining scenarios, supporting user acceptance activities, tracking defects, and driving issue resolution to completion.• Support data conversion and migration work by validating legacy information, reviewing load results, and helping ensure data accuracy within the new environment.• Work closely with technical resources and external partners to support integrations involving payroll platforms, benefit providers, and other connected systems.• Develop reports, dashboards, and calculated fields that provide meaningful operational insight and meet stakeholder reporting needs.• Deliver user training, documentation, and knowledge transfer materials while supporting change readiness and long-term adoption.• Maintain clear project records, configuration documentation, rollout plans, and resource coordination to support delivery governance and ongoing optimization. • Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, human resources, or a related discipline. • At least five years of consulting or functional experience with Workday HCM or closely related HR systems. • Proven involvement in at least one end-to-end Workday implementation from initial planning through post-go-live support. • Strong hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM configuration, business process design, and security administration. • Experience creating Workday reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and supporting data loads or validation activities. • Ability to manage resource allocation, organize rollout planning, and balance competing priorities in a complex project setting. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to convert business requirements into scalable solutions. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams in enterprise environments. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.