Project Manager with Workday

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Workday expertise to lead and manage key initiatives as part of an ongoing Workday implementation program. The role will focus on coordinating cross-functional teams supporting data migration, integrations, and overall program execution.

This is a Houston-based role with onsite expectation (4 days/week - Monday through Thursday, Friday optional)., * Lead end-to-end delivery of Workday implementation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.

• Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.

• Coordinate across Data Engineering, Integration, and Functional teams supporting:

• Data migration from legacy systems (e.g., UKG) to Workday
• ETL/data flows from Workday to downstream systems
• Integration of Workday with enterprise platforms

Drive execution of project milestones and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.

Facilitate communication between client stakeholders, delivery teams, and vendors.

Track and report project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Ensure adherence to governance, PMO standards, and best practices.

Must have: Project management, Workday implementation, Agile, AWS, Stakeholder Communication and Project Delivery, Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills…, * 8-12+ years of experience in IT Project Management.

• Proven experience managing Workday implementation or transformation projects.

• Strong understanding of:

• Workday modules and ecosystem
• Data migration and integration frameworks

Experience managing cross-functional teams (Data, Integration, Functional).

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience working in Agile/Hybrid delivery models.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Workday data migration from systems like UKG
• Familiarity with cloud-based integrations (AWS ecosystem preferred)
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Exposure to enterprise integration tools/APIs.

Required: Bachelor’’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment. The salary range for this role is $106 - $140k. For corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter. In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans.