Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team Workday is the leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for managing global businesses. Our solutions combine the lower cost of ownership of SaaS with a modern approach to applications. Founded by PeopleSoft veterans Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri, Workday delivers Human Capital Management, Payroll, Financial Management and Student solutions for midsize and large organizations. About the Role The Project Director will be responsible for the overall management of customer deployments in the State & Local Government vertical. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to strategic deployments, managing the customer and customer executives, establishing project governance, and managing deployment communication within Workday. The Project Director will also work with the Services Sales teams, Consulting Managers, and Workday Resource Management Team to determine appropriate staffing plans, assemble project teams and resolve resource challenges to successfully deliver Workday projects.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience (6+ years) working with clients in State & Local Government
10+ years of professional services experience
5+ years of experience with multiple Cloud/ SaaS ERP business areas, including: HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials
Expert at building deep trust and influencing at the C-level
Demonstrated expertise in Workday’s project methodology and Product Suite HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials highly preferred
Project Management experience
Experience navigating highly matrixed environments
Passion for customer success
Proven ability to effectively manage service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction through streamlined processes, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on meeting expectations
Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment
Strong project finance skills, including budgeting, cost control, and financial risk assessment to ensure projects remain on track and within budget
Demonstrated executive presence, including strong communication skills, confidence, and the ability to inspire and influence others
Ability to travel 50% or more of the time

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects, including Workday primed and partner primed projects
Manage budget, timeline, scope and risks for assigned portfolio of projects
Monitor project forecasts, and compliance with departmental policies on project governance
Act as trusted advisor for the customer's executive leadership team, including participation in Steering Committee meetings
Work with Resource Management and Consulting Managers to staff project teams and act as escalation point for project staffing issues
Assist with sales to provide expertise on deployment approaches, input into project staffing plans and SOW’s
Conduct project assessments on strategic projects
Provide advisory services on strategic projects
Review project change orders to ensure they are adequately documented and executed
Collaborate across projects in the portfolio to help bring consistency and delivery excellence across the business
Lead internal initiatives that support practice development
Mentor Engagement Managers through continuous coaching on Workday methodology, processes and policies