Workday Project Manager

Job Category: Project ManagerJob Type: OnsiteJob Location: Atlanta GeorgiaCompensation: Depends on ExperienceW2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.Job DescriptionJob Description:We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with Workday Financials expertise who will provide project management support and oversight for a major enterprise system implementation with the Department of Human Services (DHS).DescriptionThe Project Manager willpartner closely with Finance and Procurement leadership, the NextGen projectteam, State Accounting Office functional leads, Department of AdministrativeServices functional leads, Workday functional leads, integration teams, andthird-party vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions. Thisposition is accountable to the Finance and Procurement business owners, and weare specifically seeking someone who understands Workday Financialsarchitecture, finance business processes, and ERP transformation environments.ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate a Workday Financial Management and Procurement project of moderate to high complexity, including implementations, enhancements, integrations, and optimization initiatives.Provide full lifecycle project leadership across Workday Financials modules including:General LedgerAccounts Payable & Accounts ReceivableAsset ManagementProcurement (requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, inventory if applicable)Banking & SettlementsFinancial ReportingPartner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Procurement business owners to align Workday system design with accounting policies, purchasing workflows, approval hierarchies, and compliance requirements.Collaborate with Workday functional leads, integration developers (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors), third-party vendors, and internal SMEs to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.Track Workday configuration, data conversion, integrations, security roles, and end-to-end testing cycles activities.Assist in cutover planning, production readiness activities, and post-production stabilization for Workday Financials and Procurement deployments with project team.Provides continuing direction to the project team, conducts status meetings, assesses proposed changes in scope, and recommends courses of action to project sponsors during the execution phase.Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited ToCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, IT, vendors, andintegration partners to achieve defined business and system objectives.Facilitate Business Process Assessments And Redesign Efforts Focused OnProcure-to-Pay (P2P)Record-to-Report (R2R)Supplier onboarding and managementSpend controls and approval workflowsFinancial reporting optimizationMonitor project milestones and activities, testing cycles, data validation checkpoints, and integration readiness to proactively address schedule or quality risks for DHS.Maintain strong working relationships with Finance leadership, Procurement leadership, Workday implementation partners, auditors, and internal PMO stakeholders.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree inrelated field or specialized training and three years of IT project managementexperiencePMP certification fromPMI or equivalent certification5 years’ experienceleading projects of moderate to high complexity (must have occurred in the last7 years).3 years’ hands onexperience leading server-based application development/enhancement projects(must have occurred in the last 5 years).Hands-on experience withMS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365Strong understanding of: Accounting and procurement principles Financial reporting structures ERP integrationsPreferred QualificationsExperience within the last 3 years leading/coordinating vendor managed projectsExecutive level written and oral communication skills.Experience working in state governmentExperience In Hands-on Familiarity WithWorkday Financial ManagementWorkday Procurement ManagementExperience working in an outsourced environmentApply OnlineYour Name *Your Phone Number *Your Email Address *Job idWhat is your current U.S. visa or immigration status? *SelectU.S. Citizen (USC)Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)H1BF1-OPT/Stem-OPT/CPT EADH4-EADL-2SGC-EADOther Valid VisaWhere are you currently located at? *W2 or C2C *SelectW2C2CHow many years of total experience do you have? *How many years of relevant experience do you have? *Do you require H1B sponsorship? *YesNoDo you require sponsorship? *NoYes – H-1B transferYes – Green Card sponsorshipYes – Both H-1B transfer and Green Card sponsorshipUpload Resume *ΔFacebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp