Job Title: Project Manager – Workday Financials (Hybrid)
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract
Interview Mode: Webcam
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with strong Workday Financials expertise to lead and oversee enterprise-level system implementation initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with Finance, Procurement, IT teams, and external partners to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality ERP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Workday Financials and Procurement projects of moderate to high complexity
- Oversee full project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery
- Drive implementation and optimization across Workday modules:
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Asset Management
- Procurement & Supplier Management
- Banking & Settlements
- Financial Reporting
- Collaborate with Finance and Procurement stakeholders to align system design with:
- Accounting policies
- Purchasing workflows
- Approval hierarchies
- Compliance requirements
- Coordinate with:
- Workday functional teams
- Integration developers (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors)
- Third-party vendors and SMEs
- Track and manage:
- Configuration and integrations
- Data conversion activities
- Security roles and access controls
- End-to-end testing cycles
- Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post-production stabilization
- Conduct status meetings, manage risks/issues, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate schedule or quality risks
Core Functional Areas
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Supplier onboarding & management
- Spend controls & approval workflows
- Financial reporting optimization
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- PMP Certification (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of project management experience (recent)
- 3+ years of experience managing application development/enhancement projects
- Project Management
- ERP Project Delivery
- Workday Financials
- Finance Process Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- MS Project, SharePoint, MS Teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing vendor-led or outsourced projects
- Experience in public sector or government environments
- Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Hands-on experience with:
- Workday Financial Management
- Workday Procurement
