Workday Federal – Project Manager

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be working with an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, equipping organizations with best-in-class enterprise solutions to support our clients’ mission and enable transformative growth. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee and ultimately be responsible for the successful delivery of Workday projects by providing leadership, project management expertise, and strategic guidance. You will work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and lead them through complex implementations, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and resources. Your role will focus on driving collaboration, managing risks, and enabling clients to achieve transformative outcomes through the power of Workday.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
• Bachelors degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of experience implementing Workday in a project or engagement manager role with full responsibility for successful outcomes and referenceable clients while meeting scope, budget, and timeline commitments in very large, complex implementations; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience implementing Workday in a project or engagement manager role with full responsibility for successful outcomes and referenceable clients while meeting scope, budget, and timeline commitments in very large, complex implementations.
• Years of experience can be substituted for a degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of NINE (9) years of experience implementing Workday in a project or engagement manager role with full responsibility for successful outcomes and referenceable clients while meeting scope, budget, and timeline commitments in very large, complex implementations
• Project management experience with Workday
• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured agile methodology
• A proven role in multiple referenceable implementations
• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology

Nice To Haves

• Workday Project Management Certification
• Project Management experience with Workday large complex deployments
• Workday HCM Certification
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
• PMP certification
• Experience working in complex multi-phase implementations
• Previous experience with the operations and culture of Federal government agencies
• Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today

Responsibilities

• Leading Workday projects from initial assessments through full-scale transformations, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with client objectives
• Providing overall direction and management of the project team, including functional and technical resources, to ensure successful delivery
• Driving project planning, execution, and governance to streamline processes and manage overall engagement effectively
• Demonstrating strong ability to manage all phases of a Workday implementation, including scope, schedule, and resource management, risk mitigation, and interface with client and practice leadership on status reporting and escalation management
• Supporting practice growth and development through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and contributing to internal initiatives and sales pursuits
• Applying consultative skills to build trusted relationships and guide clients through complex challenges
• Maintaining a strong commitment to high customer satisfaction and quality outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior