Company:Mercer
Description:We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer team, a Marsh business. This role will be remote.
This is for a dynamic and forward-thinking Workday Project Manager to lead medium to complex projects in a fast-paced, global, multi-national organization. This role is pivotal in driving
HR Digital Transformation initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and delivering impactful solutions.
We will count on you to:- Lead one or multiple projects with Mercer clients across diverse business units, focusing on HR Digital Transformation initiatives such as Workday implementations, automation of HR processes, and adoption of AI-driven HR analytics.
- Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to C-suite executives during Executive Steering Committees using virtual collaboration platforms and data storytelling techniques.
- Develop and oversee project plans with clear milestones and deadlines, co-created with business users and aligned with digital transformation goals.
- Track and manage project costs using cloud-based financial tools, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all Mercer-related documentation.
- Assign responsibilities, monitor team progress, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery of HR technology solutions, leveraging agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, using data-driven tools to anticipate and address challenges.
- Enhance program and project management capabilities within your portfolio, integrating digital HR solutions to maximize business value and ROI.
- Maintain high visibility on initiatives through engaging, tech-enabled communication-think interactive dashboards, virtual town halls, and stakeholder updates.
- Ensure comprehensive scope documentation at project kickoff, continuously refining it as the project evolves and managing scope changes with precision.
- Confirm compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including data privacy and security standards critical to HR systems.
- Spot opportunities to introduce Mercer's broader service offerings-like HR analytics, talent mobility platforms, or digital employee wellness solutions-to clients.
What you need to have: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of project management or consulting experience, ideally in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or HR Digital Transformation projects.
- Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently, lead teams, and inspire collaboration in hybrid or remote work environments.
- Exceptional communication skills, adept at virtual presentations, stakeholder engagement, and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced problem-solving skills, including experience with HR data analytics and digital process optimization.
What makes you stand out?- Hands-on experience with Workday (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, or Analytics modules) and familiarity with HR tech trends like AI, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), or cloud-based integrations. Workday Certification Preferred.
- Deep knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, SAFe).
- Proven proficiency with modern tools like Office365, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau, Jira, Smartsheets, and/or Asana.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until:
June 19, 2026
