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We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
The UKI Global Services team is at the heart of Workday's customer success story. We build and deliver services that help our customers unlock greater value from their Workday investment, ensuring the successful implementation of Workday's suite of cloud-based enterprise applications for Finance, HR, and Planning - with AI embedded at the core to help customers make better decisions and work more efficiently. As Workday's AI capabilities continue to expand, including the next generation of intelligent AI agents, our team is at the forefront of bringing this innovation to life for some of most strategic customer projects.
We help frame the solution delivery, partnering closely with our consultants to manage the delivery plan and ultimately help our customers achieve their expected outcomes. Our focus in the year ahead is on deploying Workday AI innovation, including AI agents as part of initial customer deployments, while continuing to build on the foundation as customers grow and evolve with Workday.
What truly sets this team apart is a culture rooted in Workday's core values, with \"Employees\" leading the way. We empower you to follow your desired career path and champion equal opportunities for everyone. We promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and aspirational goal setting - inspiring and encouraging team members to develop their careers and become the best professionals they can be.
About the Role
As a Project Director, you will serve as a senior delivery leader and strategic champion across Workday's complex deployments in the UKI region. You will own key customer relationships, shape enterprise delivery roadmaps, and lead the adoption of Workday AI. You will oversee engagements across diverse industries, ranging from medium size enterprise deployments to highly complex global transformations. Managing programmes with multiple concurrent workstreams led by Engagement Managers, you will bring executive presence, situational awareness, and cross-functional leadership to keep delivery aligned with key business objectives.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Guiding customers to success in a dynamic environment, helping them achieve the business transformation they are looking for
- Leading projects across a wide range of industries, with a focus on large and complex global deployments
- Being a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, guiding them through enterprise business transformation and positioning how Workday AI (including AI agents across HCM, Finance, and Planning) drives operational efficiency and smarter decision-making.
- Functioning as a core Steering Committee member and Project Sponsor. Master situational awareness and conflict resolution to handle high-stakes escalations and align multi-stakeholder priorities.
- Delivering expected value to customers on time and on budget, ensuring the best possible experience from project start-up through go-live
- Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, including using AI tools and emerging technologies to increase delivery efficiency and streamline project work
- Empowering project teams and focusing them on deployment objectives, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Drive delivery efficiency by embedding next-generation internal AI tools, automation, and modern work management techniques into standard delivery operations.
- Supporting the growth of Engagement Managers on your projects, offering coaching and feedback aligned with their goals and fostering collaboration and accountability
- Helping customers adopt Workday AI in their tenants by positioning how Workday AI is embedded across Finance, HR, and Planning to support better decisions and experiences
About You
Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience leading large, multi-workstream
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Project Director - UKI employer: Workday
At Workday, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that champions integrity, empathy, and collaboration. As a GTM Manager, you'll not only have the opportunity to drive transformative AI solutions but also benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises your growth and development. With a commitment to innovation and a focus on meaningful work, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages you to take bold risks in shaping the future of work.
