IT Project Manager- Workday

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Novi, MI

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

TalentFish is casting a line for a detail-oriented IT Project Manager to support operational governance, SOX compliance activities, and smaller technology initiatives within their ERP environment, including Workday. This is a client-side role focused on coordinating recurring control activities, supporting audit readiness, and driving structured execution of small-to-medium initiatives across Finance and HR systems.

Requirements

4–7 years of IT project management experience working with enterprise application software
Experience managing both small- and large-scale projects concurrently
Experience supporting SOX IT controls, audit activities, or compliance-related processes (strongly preferred)
Background in client-side or internal PM roles rather than consulting-only environments (preferred)
Exposure to Workday or other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (a plus)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines such as monthly controls
Comfort working in environments where processes are still maturing
Ability to follow up persistently and ensure tasks are completed across multiple stakeholders
Clear written communication skills for audit documentation and stakeholder updates
Ability to identify gaps in ownership and drive accountability across IT, Finance, and HR teams

Responsibilities

Manage large global technical projects (up to 20+ resources) by building strong relationships with functional and technical teams and integrating requirement definitions, project planning, and resource direction
Partner with global project sponsors, project teams, other project managers, and product managers to evaluate technical and business requirements and develop solution alternatives
Work closely with third-party consulting and technology partners
Coordinate and track monthly and quarterly SOX IT controls, including detective and monitoring controls related to ERP and supporting systems
Partner with Internal Audit, Finance, HR, and IT to ensure timely evidence collection, documentation, and remediation tracking
Support audit requests and maintain organized documentation to demonstrate control effectiveness
Manage small-to-mid-sized system enhancements and operational initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, and stakeholders are aligned
Bring structure and follow-through to recurring operational processes that span multiple teams
Track and escalate risks, delays, and ownership gaps to leadership in a clear and timely manner
Support governance activities including change tracking, release coordination, and control-related process improvements
Maintain visibility into cross-system dependencies that impact compliance or operational stability
Help standardize documentation and repeatable processes across Finance and HR system support activities