At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Workday project delivery and manage client relationships for successful implementations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovative Workday solutions across EMEA.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with potential extension, competitive salary, and remote work flexibility.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor teams and grow within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role while working with top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: Must have Workday certifications and proven project delivery leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Workday Engagement Manager to join a high-performing EMEA delivery team, supporting large-scale Workday HCM and Financials programmes across a diverse client portfolio.
This is a strategic delivery leadership role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams, and business leaders to drive successful Workday implementations and transformations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end Workday project delivery, from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, deployment, and service management.
- Act as the primary liaison between clients and delivery teams, providing leadership across Workday HCM, Financials, and Payroll initiatives.
- Manage project governance, including planning, resource management, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
- Define project scope, objectives, and delivery approaches that align with business requirements and commercial objectives.
- Support pre-sales activities, solution design, commercial discussions, and proposal development.
- Produce and present key project deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs), business cases, and executive-level recommendations.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and delivery excellence.
- Current Workday Engagement Manager (EM) and Project Manager (PM) Services Certifications (essential)
- Proven Workday HCM and Financials implementation experience
- Minimum 2 years' project delivery leadership experience within consulting or IT services
- Experience managing full project lifecycles, including implementation, testing, data migration, and go-live activities
- Strong commercial and financial management experience, including contract negotiations and budget ownership
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Experience leading distributed and remote teams
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification
- Experience with SaaS delivery methodologies
- Functional expertise in HR, Finance, or Payroll domains
If you're a certified Workday Engagement Manager looking for a long-term contract opportunity with a major EMEA delivery programme, I'd love to hear from you.
Client Implementation Executive (Permanent) employer: The Planet Group
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Client Implementation Executive, where you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With opportunities for continuous learning and development, particularly in the vibrant cities of Belfast and Derry, you will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful Workday solutions to a diverse client base. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and employee well-being.
