Technical Program Manager (HRIS/WorkDay)

The Senior Programme Manager role is pivotal for the transformation and migration of our core Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Workday, towards a more Cloud-centric model. This role primarily involves guiding, managing, and driving the transition, necessitating close collaboration with high-level stakeholders, the HR leadership group, and service providers. The successful candidate will be proficient in handling complex organizational design, system, or process enhancement, and change initiatives, with a particular emphasis on Cloud, SaaS products, and API strategies. This role demands deep knowledge of the Workday system, strong program management skills, superior communication, leadership, and delegation skills.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the transition to a Cloud-centric model and SaaS products.
• Deep understanding of Workday, a leading HCM system.
• Experience with comprehensive rollouts of Workday modules (HCM, HR, Recruitment, Benefits, Payroll Solution, etc.).
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale transformation programs, handle stakeholder relationships, and lead change management initiatives.
• Experience participating in steering committees, change boards, and other governance panels.
• Proficient at working well with diverse stakeholders with varying priorities and interests.
• Experience with international HRIS transformation management in both private and public sectors is a plus.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in defining and implementing technical deployments, including integrations, data migration, testing methodologies, transition strategies, and the establishment of product support teams.
• Deep understanding of the Workday ecosystem and its adaptation to a Cloud-centric model.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday modules and features.
• Understanding and experience in developing and implementing API strategies.
• Ability to handle potential data migration issues that may arise during Workday enhancements.
• Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting processes in Workday.
• Understanding of how to ensure enhancements do not disrupt existing workflows or integrations within Workday.

Strategy Requirements:

• Experience in moving towards more product-aligned teams.
• Ability to implement significant changes in HR systems, particularly in transitioning to Workday.
• Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder management in complex HR technology transformation projects.
• Proficient in using methodologies to manage HR transformation programs, with a focus on Cloud-based strategies.
• Experience in developing and executing strategies and roadmaps for HR technology improvement programmes, with a focus on SaaS and Cloud strategies.
• Ability to identify the need for Workday enhancements and implement them effectively.
• Proven track record of prioritising enhancements within Workday, considering business needs and constraints.
• Experience in using Workday enhancements to drive business value or increase operational efficiency, with a focus on Cloud and SaaS products.
• Ability to involve stakeholders in the decision-making process for Workday enhancements, specifically as it relates to Cloud-based solutions and SaaS products.