At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Workday projects, manage teams, and drive successful implementations.
- Company: Join a dynamic EMEA delivery team in a remote role.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with potential extension and competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make an impact on large-scale Workday transformations across diverse clients.
- Qualifications: Must have Workday EM certification and 2+ years of project 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 Project Executive (Permanent) employer: The Planet Group
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Client Project Executive in Belfast/Derry, where we prioritise employee growth and collaboration. Our remote work culture fosters flexibility and inclusivity, allowing you to thrive while leading impactful Workday implementations for diverse clients. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, we offer a rewarding career path that empowers you to make a difference in the EMEA delivery landscape.
