Workday Financials Project Manager
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Job description
System Optimization & Enhancements: Lead post-implementation optimization projects to improve system performance, user experience, and business process efficiency
Identify and prioritize system enhancement opportunities based on business needs and ROI analysis
Coordinate with technical teams to implement system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes
Manage rollout of new modules, features, and integrations to expand system capabilities
Track decisions, project plans and outcomes from the Governance Committee
Stakeholder Management & User Adoption: Partner with department heads and end-users to identify pain points and improvement opportunities
Establish feedback loops to capture user requirements and system performance issues continuously
Maintain momentum through stakeholder engagement, ensuring everyone is aware of their roles and responsibilities and shares project statuses
Business Process Improvements: Lead process standardization initiatives across business units
Coordinate with process owners to implement best practices and eliminate inefficiencies
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and audit standards
Vendor & Resource Management: Manage relationships with ERP vendors, system integrators, and third-party consultants
Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project objectives
Negotiate contracts and manage budgets for ongoing system support and enhancements
Oversee vendor performance and service level agreements
Requirements
Do you have experience in Workday?, 5+ years of project management experience with enterprise software implementations
Workday Finance PM experience (minimum 2 years)
Demonstrated experience in post-implementation support and system optimisation
Strong understanding of ERP architecture, modules, and integration capabilities
Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Knowledge of data migration, system integration, and business intelligence concepts
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with all organisational levels
