Workday Federal - Senior Project Manager

Guidehouse•Mclean, VA

50d•Remote

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 SIX (6) 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 FOUR (4) 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 TEN (10) 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 an ERP system, Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, etc.
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
Up to 50% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office, consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

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