Project Manager - Adoption & Change

Makse Group LLC

$120K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A. or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 5-6 years of Project Management experience focused on enterprise system implementation.
  • Strong knowledge of Change Management frameworks (Prosci, ADKAR) and experience with CM deliverables.
  • Solid understanding of Workday ecosystem with expertise in HCM or FIN process lifecycles.
  • PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of multiple concurrent Workday projects.
  • Drive successful end-to-end deployment projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Proactively identify project risks and provide actionable solutions.
  • Analyze impact assessment outcomes and develop Change Management, Training, and Communication plans.
  • Build and facilitate Change Networks within the client organization to enhance buy-in and proficiency.
  • Oversee client communications, ensuring stakeholders are aligned on project progress.
  • Identify system enhancement opportunities that add value to the client's Workday ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Join a dynamic PMO and Client Services team focused on innovative Workday deployments.
  • Enhance your expertise in managing large-scale enterprise implementations within a collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Work directly with clients to influence positive changes in their organization’s ERP systems.
Full Job Description
The expected pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join our PMO and Client Services team. This role is responsible for the tactical execution of a portfolio of concurrent Workday deployment projects, with an emphasis on driving Change Management and user adoption. You will act as the primary bridge between technical configuration and the client’s business readiness, ensuring that the system isn’t just "live," but fully embraced by the workforce.

Project Execution & Delivery

  • Portfolio Management: Lead the planning and execution of multiple concurrent Workday projects (Net-new, Launch, and Optimization).

  • Execution & Outcomes: Successfully drive end-to-end deployment projects, maintaining strict adherence to scope, budget, and project milestones.

  • Risk Management: Proactively identify project-level risks and provide actionable solutions to keep delivery on track.

Change Management & Adoption

  • Impact Assessment & Strategy: Analyze impact assessment outcomes to identify key organizational changes; translate these insights into comprehensive Change Management, Training, and Communication plans.

  • Stakeholder Networks: Build and facilitate Change Networks and Training Networks within the client organization to drive grassroots buy-in and proficiency.

  • Client Partnership: Work directly with the client's internal CM and Training teams to co-run change programs for updated and enhanced ERP implementations.

  • Adoption Advocacy: Ensure all project activities are viewed through an "end-user lens," ensuring that communications and training materials are clear, timely, and impactful.

Client Relationship & Growth

  • Primary Point of Contact: Lead client communications, ensuring senior stakeholders are aligned on project progress and change impacts.

  • Negotiation & Problem Solving: Resolve project conflicts and steer complex business decisions toward positive outcomes.

  • Opportunity Identification: Identify system enhancement opportunities that add value to the client’s Workday ecosystem.

Financial & PMO Governance

  • Budget Ownership: Take ownership of project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and profitable resource allocation.

  • Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to standardize and scale internal PMO best practices.

Requirements:

  • Education: B.A. or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

  • Experience: 5 6 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on enterprise system implementation.

  • Change Management Foundations: Strong knowledge of end-to-end Change Management activities (Prosci, ADKAR, or similar frameworks) and experience creating CM deliverables.

  • Workday Expertise: Solid understanding of the Workday ecosystem and the full HCM or FIN process lifecycles.

  • PMP or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.

  • Communication: Exceptional ability to manage client expectations and adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.

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