Project Manager - Adoption & Change

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the tactical execution of a portfolio of concurrent Workday deployment projects, focusing on driving Change Management and user adoption. They will act as the primary bridge between technical configuration and the client’s business readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of multiple concurrent Workday projects (Net-new, Launch, and Optimization).
• Successfully drive end-to-end deployment projects, maintaining strict adherence to scope, budget, and project milestones.
• Proactively identify project-level risks and provide actionable solutions to keep delivery on track.
• Analyze impact assessment outcomes to identify key organizational changes; translate these insights into comprehensive Change Management, Training, and Communication plans.
• Build and facilitate Change Networks and Training Networks within the client organization to drive grassroots buy-in and proficiency.
• Work directly with the client's internal CM and Training teams to co-run change programs for updated and enhanced ERP implementations.
• Ensure all project activities are viewed through an "end-user lens," ensuring that communications and training materials are clear, timely, and impactful.
• Lead client communications, ensuring senior stakeholders are aligned on project progress and change impacts.
• Resolve project conflicts and steer complex business decisions toward positive outcomes.
• Identify system enhancement opportunities that add value to the client’s Workday ecosystem.
• Take ownership of project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and profitable resource allocation.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and scale internal PMO best practices.

Requirements

• B.A. or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on enterprise system implementation.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Change Management activities (Prosci, ADKAR, or similar frameworks) and experience creating CM deliverables.
• Solid understanding of the Workday ecosystem and the full HCM or FIN process lifecycles.
• PMP or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional ability to manage client expectations and adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.