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Sr. Project Manager (workday implementations)
OPUnited States5 days ago
ContractProject Management, Information Technology
Looking for a dynamic leader to drive a transformative payroll and time management initiative. The Senior Project Manager will spearhead the end-to-end deployment of Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance, ensuring seamless delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with proven expertise in cross-functional collaboration, change management, and large-scale system implementations in payroll and time and attendance (T&A).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the implementation of Workday Payroll and Time & Attendance.
  • Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, resources, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams, including HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and status reporting.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
  • Ensure adherence to project governance, standards, and best practices.
  • Support change management activities, including stakeholder communication and readiness.
  • Utilize project management tools to track progress and manage dependencies.
  • Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
  • 6+ years of experience managing Payroll project deployments.
  • Workday Payroll experience strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience leading Time & Attendance / Time Management (T&A) projects.
  • Strong understanding of business technology and IT support systems.
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).
  • Proven change management experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience engaging leadership teams.
  • Demonstrated expertise in risk and issue management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, or Time Tracking.
  • Experience working in a consulting environment.
  • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).

Benefits

  • 401(k).
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
  • The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
  • Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
  • Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
  • Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About Us

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we’ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.

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