Workday Project Manager
About The Position
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In Workday programme management at PwC, you will focus on overseeing and managing large-scale Workday implementation projects within an organisation. Working in Workday programme management will involve coordinating multiple projects, resources, and stakeholders to enable successful delivery of Workday solutions. You will work closely with business leaders, project managers, and technical teams to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and mitigate risks. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Workday Project Manager team you deliver Workday project management experience. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and core principles in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6 years of Workday project management experience
- Workday Services functional certification and/or Engagement Manager certification
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems, Organizational Management preferred
- Workday Engagement Manager (EM/PM) certification and related functional certification(s)
- Leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts
- Providing recommendations based on leading practices
- Collaborating across levels of leadership
- Developing integrated project plans
- Monitoring project risks and identifying gaps
- Managing program budgets
- Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful feedback
Responsibilities
- Lead client accounts and confirm project objectives are achieved
- Mentor junior staff, supporting their career growth
- Utilize team strengths to meet client requirements
- Implement strategic planning and confirm exceptional deliverables
- Incorporate technology and innovation into project execution
- Develop and sustain meaningful client relationships
- Exhibit integrity and authenticity in professional dealings
- Analyze business functions to identify enhancement opportunities
Benefits
- PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
- To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
