Job Summary
We are seeking a domain-experienced Program Manager to lead the end-to-end
implementation of the Workday Financial Management system for a large, multi-business
enterprise.
This role requires deep, hands-on experience in enterprise finance systems with
progressive responsibility in roles such as Business Systems Analyst, Functional or
Technical Lead, or Product Manager before transitioning into program leadership. This is
not a generic program management role.
The Program Manager will be accountable for translating complex finance requirements
into executable program plans, leading cross-functional delivery with internal stakeholders
and a third-party Workday implementation partner, and ensuring the program delivers
measurable business outcomes aligned to business objectives.
What Makes This Role Different
This role requires first-hand experience designing, configuring, implementing, or owning
enterprise financial systems. Candidates must demonstrate a career progression within
finance systems delivery rather than purely project or program management. Success in
this role depends on the ability to challenge design decisions, validate finance workflows,
and lead informed trade-off discussions with Finance leadership and system integrators.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Finance Systems Ownership
Lead the end-to-end Workday Financials implementation, owning scope, outcomes, and
delivery accountability. Apply hands-on enterprise finance system knowledge to guide
solution design, sequencing, and execution decisions. Ensure finance business
requirements are accurately translated into system configuration and implementation
plans. Act as a trusted partner to Finance leadership rather than a delivery coordinator.
Stakeholder and Implementation Partner Leadership
Serve as the primary point of accountability across Finance, Accounting, FP&A,
Procurement, Tax, Internal Audit, and IT teams. Lead and govern the third-party Workday
system integrator, holding them accountable for design quality, delivery timelines, and
outcomes. Facilitate working sessions to review and validate functional design, data
models, integrations, and financial controls.
Planning, Execution, and Governance
Develop and manage the integrated program plan, including milestones, dependencies,and critical path. Build and manage resource and capacity models across internal teams
and external vendors. Own budget tracking, forecasts, and variance management. Drive
disciplined scope control, change management, and decision governance throughout the
program lifecycle.
Delivery Management and Tooling
Manage execution using JIRA for work tracking and Confluence for documentation,
governance artifacts, and decision logs. Oversee system integration testing, user
acceptance testing, parallel runs, cutover planning, and go-live readiness. Ensure data
migration, reconciliation, and financial reporting accuracy meet enterprise finance and
audit standards.
Executive Communication and Escalation
Provide clear, executive-ready program communications that translate technical and
financial complexity into actionable insights. Proactively escalate risks, design issues,
dependencies, and trade-offs with recommended options and impacts.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
• 12+ years of experience delivering enterprise finance systems.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following roles within enterprise financial
systems delivery: Business Systems Analyst (Finance or ERP), Functional or
Technical Lead (ERP or Financial Systems), or Product Manager or Product Owner
for Finance Platforms.
• Demonstrated progression from hands-on system roles into program leadership.
Proven experience leading large-scale ERP or financial management system
implementations, with Workday strongly preferred. Systems experience may
include Workday Financial Management (preferred)
o Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
o SAP S/4HANA Finance Cloud
o NetSuite ERP
o PeopleSoft Financials
• Strong understanding of enterprise finance domains including General Ledger,
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Financial
Reporting, internal and controls.
• Experience supporting SOX, audit, and internal control requirements within
financial systems.
• Experience operating in large, complex, multi-entity or global enterprise
environments. PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification.• Experience managing system integrators and third-party vendors. Hands-on
experience using JIRA, Confluence, and enterprise delivery tools.
• Executive Stakeholder Communication, Risk, Dependency, and Change
Management