Project Management Lead

Program/Project Management Lead (Workday HCM & Financials Specialist)

• Contract Role £560.17/Day Inside IR35 Hybrid London

Are you an expert Program/Project Management Lead ready to drive complex business transformation? We are seeking a highly accomplished and results-oriented professional to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a critical program, ensuring clear business outcomes and cross-functional success for our client who are a global IT services company.

This role requires a unique combination of deep Workday expertise and seasoned Program/Project Management mastery to guide delivery, manage stakeholders, and solve systemic issues across multiple teams.

The Scope:

As the Program/Project Management Lead, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert and decision-maker, managing the entire project lifecycle from scope definition to final delivery.

• Define project scope and oversee the execution of all program deliverables to achieve defined business outcomes.
• Serve as a key advisory figure, applying deep knowledge and influencing skills to secure team alignment and drive key decisions.
• Manage complex stakeholder communication, setting expectations, and proactively resolving issues across diverse teams.
• Foster collaboration across different functional teams to ensure seamless project alignment and delivery success.
• Implement innovative project management methodologies to enhance efficiency and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic project decisions and continuously assess and mitigate project risks.
• Mentor and guide team members, actively contributing to the development of project management capabilities across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for a specialist who can hit the ground running with the following advanced skills:

• Advanced Proficiency in Workday HCM (Human Capital Management).
• Advanced Proficiency in Workday Financial Management.
• Advanced Proficiency in Program/Project Management methodologies and best practices.

Desirable Experience

• Intermediate Proficiency in Transmission and Distribution Fundamentals (a background in the Utilities/Energy sector is a plus).

Location - London (Hybrid Work Mode)

Day Rate - £560.17 GBP per day Inside IR35

Contract Start - Tentative: 11/24/2025

Contract End - Tentative: 02/27/2026

Extension - Highly likely