Workday Lead Engagement Manager

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Workday Lead Engagement Manager to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will oversee complex, global Workday implementations from early client engagement through delivery and handover. You will act as the primary bridge between clients and functional and technical teams, ensuring commercial discipline, strong governance, and high-quality outcomes. The position calls for someone who can lead blended teams, manage senior stakeholder relationships remotely, and identify opportunities that expand client value.

Responsibilities

• Commercially manage global Workday program implementations from pre-sales through handover
• Serve as the primary client interface between functional and technical teams and clients
• Provide domain expertise in HCM, Finance, and Payroll to deliver functional insights
• Oversee project planning, milestones, resourcing, and customer satisfaction
• Lead blended teams, fostering knowledge sharing and integrated delivery
• Agree on objectives, milestones, and commercial terms in collaboration with clients
• Document requirements and processes to ensure understanding and facilitate knowledge transfer

Qualifications

• Established manager of systems implementations in a consulting environment
• Full lifecycle project management experience from opportunity identification to service management
• Minimum two years of experience in a consulting or IT services role
• Strong commercial management and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer focus and relationship management ability
• Strong communicator capable of engaging senior client audiences remotely
• Proven success in identifying and acting on additional business opportunities

Benefits

• Opportunity for career advancement in a senior management role
• Exposure to global Workday implementations across various sectors
• Collaborative work environment with diverse teams and clients
• Professional development through mentoring and leading teams
• Challenging projects that promote innovative solutions and improvements

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually