Workday Project Manager

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Planet Group Full time
Workday Engagement Manager

The Planet Group is seeking a seasoned Workday Engagement Manager to lead high-profile projects for an established Workday Partner. In this role, you will work closely with client business teams and internal delivery teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across all stages of the project.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, from pre-sales through to implementation and handover.
  • Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, resourcing, tracking milestones, and managing commercial terms.
  • Lead and manage the delivery of Workday solutions, ensuring they are fit for purpose and commercially viable.
  • Provide domain expertise and thought leadership to guide project direction and decision-making.
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, processes, and project artefacts for knowledge transfer and alignment.
  • Identify and manage risks, and ensure that projects meet all commercial and contractual terms.
  • Support business development opportunities by engaging with senior client stakeholders and securing follow-on work.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience managing successful software implementations, particularly within IT services or consulting environments.
  • Extensive full-lifecycle project management experience, from initial scoping to go-live and handover.
  • Strong client-facing skills, including experience managing expectations and building lasting relationships.
  • Commercial acumen, with the ability to manage project budgets, contracts, and negotiations.
  • Experience producing project documentation, such as business cases, contracts, and change requests.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to client sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Workday or other SaaS solutions.
  • Expertise in HR, Finance, or Payroll systems.
  • Project management certifications such as PRINCE2 or equivalent.

This contract role requires regular onsite visits to London. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to lead high-profile Workday projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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