Senior Project Manager (Workday / HCM Transformation)
Senior Project Manager (Workday / HCM Transformation)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract / Daily Rate
Level: Senior
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with proven Workday delivery experience to lead the implementation and integration of enterprise HR systems within a complex environment.
This role requires a hands-on delivery lead who has successfully delivered Workday-led HCM programmes, including integrations and data-focused initiatives. Candidates without direct Workday experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Workday HCM implementations and enhancements
- Manage Workday integration projects (e.g. Workday ↔ Oracle, SAP, or other enterprise systems)
- Own project governance, planning, RAID management, and delivery milestones
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across HR, IT, vendors, and third parties
- Drive stakeholder engagement at senior business and technical levels
- Oversee data migration, process transformation, and system optimisation
- Ensure delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams
Project Scope
- Workday HCM implementations
- Time & Absence solutions within Workday
- New hire / employee lifecycle data initiatives
- Workday integrations with enterprise platforms (e.g. Oracle / SAP)
- HR transformation programmes leveraging Workday
Required Experience (Must Have)
- Proven experience delivering Workday projects as a Project Manager
- Strong track record leading Workday HCM implementations end-to-end
- Experience delivering Workday integration projects
- Deep understanding of HR processes and data within Workday environments
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating Workday with Oracle or SAP
- Workday certifications or formal training
- Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments
- Agile / PRINCE2 / PMP certification
What We’re Looking For
- A Workday delivery specialist, not a generalist PM
- Strong operator who can drive delivery in complex environments
- Clear communicator across HR and technical stakeholders
- Hands-on, accountable, and outcome-focused