What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Project Manager position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01933
Job Title
Workday Project Manager
Position Number
109793
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level
Grade Level: 15
Pay Grade Range
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Human Resources
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time, calendar year appointment limited to three years (June 30, 2028)
with possible extension.
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with possible extension.
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Job Description Summary
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston and New York City.
About Human Resources:
The HR team at URI is a dedicated group of professionals committed to driving the university’s mission by prioritizing our most valuable resource: our people. Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, we are focused on fostering growth, agility, and excellence to become strategic partners and trusted resources for the campus community. We strive to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant HR initiatives that attract, engage, develop, recognize, and retain a diverse and talented workforce. Our team works hard, supports one another, and values a collaborative and fun work environment, all while providing exceptional service to the university.
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Please Note: After an initial onboarding period, this role will be eligible for a HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE with one or more days per week OFFSITE.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
The Workday Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Workday implementation and enhancement projects. This role serves as a critical leader and coordinator, ensuring that Workday modules, such as HCM, Financials and others, are deployed on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Workday systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role requires managing all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, communication, risk, procurement, and change management. The Workday Project Manager will assess and address each project’s unique requirements, ensuring they are met while effectively communicating objectives, expectations, and team responsibilities. A key focus is on defining and clarifying the needs of campus partners, which may involve in-depth analysis, to establish clear and achievable goals.
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston and New York City.
About Human Resources:
The HR team at URI is a dedicated group of professionals committed to driving the university’s mission by prioritizing our most valuable resource: our people. Currently undergoing an exciting transformation, we are focused on fostering growth, agility, and excellence to become strategic partners and trusted resources for the campus community. We strive to deliver innovative, high-quality, and compliant HR initiatives that attract, engage, develop, recognize, and retain a diverse and talented workforce. Our team works hard, supports one another, and values a collaborative and fun work environment, all while providing exceptional service to the university.
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Please Note: After an initial onboarding period, this role will be eligible for a HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE with one or more days per week OFFSITE.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Workday Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of Workday implementation and enhancement projects. This role serves as a critical leader and coordinator, ensuring that Workday modules, such as HCM, Financials and others, are deployed on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Workday systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role requires managing all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, communication, risk, procurement, and change management. The Workday Project Manager will assess and address each project’s unique requirements, ensuring they are met while effectively communicating objectives, expectations, and team responsibilities. A key focus is on defining and clarifying the needs of campus partners, which may involve in-depth analysis, to establish clear and achievable goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all phases of Workday implementation and enhancement projects, including planning, scope, budget, resource allocation, and risk management.
Develop detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
Act as the primary point of contact, coordinating with campus partners, Workday and consultant partners, and cross-functional teams to align configurations with business needs.
Communicate project goals, deliverables, and updates to campus partners while managing expectations and resolving issues.
Coordinate system configuration, testing, deployment, and data migration, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.
Drive user adoption through change management strategies, training plans, and post-implementation support.
Identify risks, troubleshoot challenges, and implement process improvements to maximize system performance.
Maintain project documentation and generate reports to track progress and key performance metrics.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Manage all phases of Workday implementation and enhancement projects, including planning, scope, budget, resource allocation, and risk management.
Develop detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
Act as the primary point of contact, coordinating with campus partners, Workday and consultant partners, and cross-functional teams to align configurations with business needs.
Communicate project goals, deliverables, and updates to campus partners while managing expectations and resolving issues.
Coordinate system configuration, testing, deployment, and data migration, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency.
Drive user adoption through change management strategies, training plans, and post-implementation support.
Identify risks, troubleshoot challenges, and implement process improvements to maximize system performance.
Maintain project documentation and generate reports to track progress and key performance metrics.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum three years of relevant experience in project management.
3. Demonstrated project management and business analysis skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and methodologies.
4. Demonstrated experience analyzing requirements, researching solutions, developing, implementing, and maintaining and upgrading systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, think creatively and be flexible.
6. Demonstrated strong financial estimating, planning, and budget management skills as well as the ability to communicate the plan to others.
7. Demonstrated effective communication skills, including facilitation, conflict management, change management, and negotiation.
8. Demonstrated experience using project management tools.
9. Demonstrated ability to develop and explain GANTT charts, and effectively conduct project estimation.
10. Demonstrated ability to leverage strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to build consensus and facilitate collaboration to align efforts to achieve organizational goals.
11. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of Workday.
12. Demonstrated technical adeptness in multiple areas and knowledge of financial and HR processes.
13. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
14. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
15. Demonstrated core competencies of analytical thinking and consulting.
16. Demonstrated change management, problem solving, and project management skills.
17. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum three years of relevant experience in project management.
3. Demonstrated project management and business analysis skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and methodologies.
4. Demonstrated experience analyzing requirements, researching solutions, developing, implementing, and maintaining and upgrading systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, think creatively and be flexible.
6. Demonstrated strong financial estimating, planning, and budget management skills as well as the ability to communicate the plan to others.
7. Demonstrated effective communication skills, including facilitation, conflict management, change management, and negotiation.
8. Demonstrated experience using project management tools.
9. Demonstrated ability to develop and explain GANTT charts, and effectively conduct project estimation.
10. Demonstrated ability to leverage strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to build consensus and facilitate collaboration to align efforts to achieve organizational goals.
11. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of Workday.
12. Demonstrated technical adeptness in multiple areas and knowledge of financial and HR processes.
13. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
14. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
15. Demonstrated core competencies of analytical thinking and consulting.
16. Demonstrated change management, problem solving, and project management skills.
17. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience managing ERP, HCM, or Workday implementation projects.
2. Demonstrated project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum).
3. Demonstrated training in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant methodologies.
4. Demonstrated experience in higher education, healthcare, or public sector environments.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
1. Demonstrated experience managing ERP, HCM, or Workday implementation projects.
2. Demonstrated project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum).
3. Demonstrated training in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant methodologies.
4. Demonstrated experience in higher education, healthcare, or public sector environments.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
01/10/2025
Closing Date
01/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14607
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
