Workday Finance Program Manager

Job Title: Workday Finance Program ManagerDuration- Fulltime PermanentLocation: Cary, NC (Onsite From Day 1)Job Description:Must Have Technical/Functional SkillsBachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field.Strong experience with Workday Financial Management.Proven experience leading large, complex enterprise programsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Thorough knowledge on customer central for finance data conversionRoles & ResponsibilitiesThe Workday Finance Program Manager owns end-to-end delivery of Workday Finance programs, including planning, execution, governance, integrations, and stabilization. The role involves managing multiple workstreams, senior stakeholders, vendors, risks, budgets, and timelines to ensure business outcomes are achieved.1. Program Leadership & DeliveryLead the full lifecycle of Workday Finance programs: Assessment Design Build Test Deploy Post Go-Live SupportManage core finance modules (GL, Procurement, AP, AR, Assets, Expenses, Revenue).Drive successful end-to-end Workday implementations, rollouts, or upgrades.Define the program roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables Ensure adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality Risk, Quality & Change ManagementIdentify and mitigate program risks and dependencies early.Ensure high quality through formal testing cycles (SIT, UAT, Parallel Payroll/Finance Runs).Support change management, training, and adoption to ensure business readiness.