Workday Programme Manager

We partner with PwC to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. PwC is a hugely diverse business, bound by our global purpose - to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our greatest opportunity to deliver our purpose is through meaningful work that makes a difference to our clients and society. We have a culture of high performance built on exceptional quality, ethical and professional standards. We lead by example. Our standards for quality - and care - are high. And together we surpass them. We believe we can make the biggest impact when leading with our purpose, values and PwC Professional behaviours in every interaction Job description - the role On behalf of PwC, we are looking for a Workday Programme Manager for an initial 6-month contract based in London. It will be a hybrid model. Join us as a Workday Programme Manager To lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Workday-enabled HR transformation programmes, ensuring successful implementation across multiple workstreams while aligning with business objectives, managing resources, budgets, and timelines, and meeting stakeholder expectations What you'll do: Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex Workday-enabled HR transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Managing multiple interdependent workstreams, defining and controlling scope, budget, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery. Developing, implementing, and maintaining detailed project plans, tracking key milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, and proactively identifying mitigations. Overseeing the coordination between technical teams, HR subject matter experts, vendors, and external consultants to drive seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing. Producing comprehensive management and financial reports for senior leadership and steering committees, providing clear insights on progress, risks, and benefits realization. Engaging and influencing diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives, HR leaders, IT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment, resolve conflicts, and maintain programme momentum. Applying best practices in project and change management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2), promoting adoption of structured processes and continuous improvement. Facilitating programme governance forums, including status meetings, decision-making workshops, and risk reviews. Managing programme financials, including forecasting, tracking spend against budget, and ensuring cost control. Championing quality assurance and compliance with organisational standards, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Supporting the development of user adoption strategies and change management plans to maximize value realization post-implementation. Mentoring and coaching junior project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. The skills you'll need: Extensive experience leading large-scale Workday HR transformation programmes across Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Compensation, and Learning modules. Certified in Workday PM and HCM, with additional project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/CSM) and strong knowledge of Workday architecture and integrations. Proven capability in multi-workstream programme management, including scope, budget, resource, and timeline control, with robust financial management skills. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and governance expertise, delivering high-quality reporting and managing competing priorities. Skilled in change management, user adoption strategies, risk mitigation, and analytical problem-solving within HR technology transformation environments. Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, IT, or a related discipline; a master's degree is a plus. At PwC we want every individual to feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute fully. Creating an environment where everyone belongs and thrives unlocks greater innovation, productivity and deeper engagement. Next Steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business