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Job Title: Project Manager – Workday Implementation
Location: San Antonio, TX - hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote
Client Type: Veterinary
Contract Duration: 6 months – potential to extend or convert
Rate: up to $65/hr.
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) migration and implementation project. As a Project Manager, you will oversee complex projects from inception to completion. Your focus will be on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful migration and implementation of the Workday HCM system. This role involves managing all aspects of the project from initiation to completion, ensuring that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience with Workday HCM implementations, and excellent leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of the Workday HCM system, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases.
- Manage every aspect of a project from initiation to closure, including defining objectives, analyzing needs, planning and implementation, risk assessment, operationalizing solutions, determining, and documenting project benefits, developing project plans, and project status communication.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan using project management software and tools, to include documenting timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues through regular risk assessments and contingency planning.
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and track deadlines and milestones.
- Report project status to stakeholders regularly and address any concerns.
- Monitor project performance with the best available tools.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the entire project.
- Lead regular meetings to determine project progress, roadblocks, challenges, etc., and identify solutions and next steps.
- Provide post-implementation support and ensure a smooth transition to the operational team.
Must-Have Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with a focus on HCM implementations.
- Proven experience with Workday HCM implementations is highly preferred.
- Exceptional leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of various project management methodologies (Waterfall/Agile).
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Strategic thinking and leadership are crucial in driving project success and aligning them with our business goals.
- Demonstrated blend of business, IT, and financial skills.
- Experience in leading change initiatives and managing organizational change.
- Attention to detail.
Technology Requirements:
- 3 years of experience working with Workday.
- Advanced knowledge of project management software such as JIRA or other project tracking tools.
- Proficient with Office 365.
Nice to Have (Preferred) Requirements:
- PMP and/or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certificate is preferred, but not required.
Salary : $65
