Workday Financials Project Manager

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 per year.

About the Role

A Project Manager will work directly with the client’s key stakeholders and executives to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables as well as to collaborate with other departments to provide hands-on subject matter expertise as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Status reporting and issue escalation as needed
• Cook up resources for flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Able to adapt and pivot to changing needs and shifting priorities of the clients
• Aid in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance against completion of short and long-term goals

Duties

• Execute a hybrid of business consulting coupled with hands-on subject matter experience with the implementation of deliverables
• Strong commitment to supporting and contributing to a positive, innovative work environment to foster creativity, productivity and fun
• Organize and manage tasks effectively
• Be committed to excellence
• Engage as an integral part of the client’s team
• Work as a collaborative partner with our clients
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Coach/mentor other staff for professional development

Qualifications

• Immediate need is for Workday Financials experience - would consider Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and users of Workday Financials without formal PM experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Data Analytics and/or Organizational Design; advanced degree preferred but not required
• Proven success with full life-cycle project management
• Proficient use of project management tools for planning, scheduling, task management and work organization
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
• Processes, ability to analyze and end-to-end processes
• Systems—User and/or Implementation experience with various tools and systems (e.g. Workday, Tableau, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
• Industry experience preferred (banking, healthcare, real estate, high tech, professional services)
• Proven experience with one or more of the various business integration service offerings
• Process improvement and change management
• Business transformation experience
• Software selection, design and implementation experience
• Data Analytics experience
• Mergers and acquisitions integration experience
• Compliance/internal audit experience
• IPO-readiness experience
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization skills
• Successfully work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Willingness and ability to roll up one’s sleeves to assist with detail issues, when needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy working with other high-performing professionals who are passionate about our work

Skills & Competencies

• Perks/Benefits Information
• Flexible work environment
• Health benefits program
• 401(k) plan