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# Workday Payroll SME

- **Company:** Neural Strategic Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Workday Integrations, Workday Payroll, Workday
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/91c07bb0-ea24-489f-9bda-279415a544a4

## About the Role

* MUST HAVE: Very Strong experience in payroll processes through Workday
 * MUST HAVE: Workday end-to-end implementation experience
 * MUST HAVE: Workday integrations and HCM transformation projects
 * Large-scale Project / Program Management leadership
 * Executive stakeholder management and governance
 * KPMG partnership experience preferred, * B.S. or equivalent degree in Business Management, Business Administration or related field
 * 5-10 years in progressive project experience in large, more complex initiatives in large highly matrixed organizations or through management consulting practices
 * Sound experience in delivery of initiatives leveraging multiple delivery practices & tools
 * PMP and Agile certifications highly preferred

## Description

* Facilitate project chartering, drive alignment and set expectations
 * Define, baseline, maintain and communication schedules
 * Create and manage cost budgets and estimates, and track and communicate actuals on a defined cadence
 * Proactively drive identification and assessment of risks. Drive appropriate risk responses and ensure closure
 * Support teams to resolve issues with urgency and quality
 * Develop and execute an effective change control process
 * Establish a project governance structure appropriate for project size
 * Teach, advocate and coach others on the use and benefit of project management competencies and skillsets
 * Optimize the framework and tools by providing continuous improvement
 * Ensure readiness, sustainability and value realization metrics are in place
 * Have a defined resource plan with clear roles and responsibilities
 * Manage vendor and third-party partners
 * Ensure project status updates are clear, concise, timely and accurate
 * Facilitate and lead effective meetings. Create and deliver effective written and verbal communication
 * Perform conflict resolution and negotiation in a professional manner