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Program Manager (Workday Implementation)
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Job Overview:
The Workday Cutover Lead will be responsible for overseeing the Workday SaaS ERP implementation for a large and complex initiative. This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional project management, and risk mitigation skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully implementing cloud-based ERP solutions.
Local candidates are strongly preferred. Out-of-state candidates may be considered for 100% remote work if they meet or exceed the qualifications and experience requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Workday Implementation Experience (Managed multiple Workday components)
- 5+ years of Workday SaaS ERP experience
- 10+ years of Project Management experience
- Bachelor s degree or equivalent
- Experience with public sector or state clients preferred
- Technical Project Management, Change Management, Release Management, and Operations Management experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the NextGen Workday cutover planning and execution.
- Collaborate with Program Teams, Technical Teams, and Implementation Partners to develop a detailed cutover schedule covering:
- Technical areas (Reports, Integration, Security)
- Functional areas (HCM, Payroll, Finance, Procurement)
- Organizational Change Management (OCM) (Communications, Change Management, Training)
- Field questions and escalations related to cutover activities and work with stakeholders to resolve open issues.
- Monitor cutover tasks, risks, issues, and timelines to ensure smooth execution.
- Work with business and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and complete cutover and system remediation processes.
- Provide comprehensive reporting of cutover activities, challenges, and risks.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure an on-time go-live.
- Escalate issues that could impact the go-live date.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a Workday Implementation Program Manager.
- Experience in cloud infrastructure architecture and onboarding new organizations.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Expertise in project management tools, documentation, and presentations.
- Ability to collaborate and drive execution at all business levels.
- Group facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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