Project Manager with Workday

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies • Santa Clara, CA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rootshell Enterprise Technologies Inc. is seeking a Project Manager with Workday experience for a client. This contract role is based in Santa Clara, California, with a hybrid work arrangement; local candidates are preferred.

The Project Manager will drive project success through governance, planning and execution, status reporting, vendor coordination, and resource allocation. The role involves working with sponsors, project teams, leadership, internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and consultants to deliver program goals in a complex environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience implementing structured tools and processes for complex, cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation and artifacts aligned with PMP standards.
• Collaborative and motivational leadership style.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity in a dynamic project environment.
• Experience working in a complex, global environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, Slack, Zoom, and Asana.
• Ability to communicate and influence executive leadership through succinct written presentations and thoughtful verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing Workday or similar HRIS projects.
• Valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project reviews, manage issue disposition, and handle scope changes.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans in collaboration with sponsors to ensure objectives are met.
• Keep project plans and other artifacts current, and provide regular status and progress reviews to the project team and leadership.
• Manage external vendors, including onboarding; monitor contracts and purchase orders; ensure invoicing is accurate; and initiate renewals on time.
• Monitor resource-allocation tracking and ensure management reporting and project-planning tools are accurate.
• Build strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, external partners, vendors, and consultants to deliver program goals.
• Coordinate with vendor project leads to establish a cohesive PMO and provide coordinated leadership to the project team.
• Address issues as they arise and keep the program on track.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed