Workday Project Manager Jobs

Explore Workday Project Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who can guide organizations through complex Workday implementations and business transformation initiatives. These roles bring together project leadership, enterprise technology, and stakeholder management. Find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Workday Project Manager Do?

Workday Project Managers plan and deliver projects involving Workday applications, such as Human Capital Management (HCM), Financial Management, payroll, and integrations. They coordinate internal teams and implementation partners, manage schedules and budgets, track risks, and keep stakeholders informed from planning through launch and post-go-live support.

Common Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, milestones, resourcing, and governance.
  • Coordinate functional, technical, HR, finance, and business teams.
  • Manage implementation plans, dependencies, risks, and change requests.
  • Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment readiness.
  • Communicate status, decisions, and outcomes to executives and project sponsors.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek project management experience in enterprise software implementations, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with Workday modules and delivery practices. Experience with Agile or hybrid methods, vendor management, change management, and project tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and project scope.

Workday Project Manager Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on location, industry, project complexity, experience, and whether the role is permanent or contract. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore senior Workday project leadership roles. Related paths may include Workday Program Manager, ERP Project Manager, HRIS Director, or enterprise transformation leader.

Find Workday Project Manager Jobs

Browse Workday Project Manager openings and compare responsibilities, required experience, and compensation details. Use Ladders to discover high-paying opportunities that match your background in Workday delivery and project leadership.

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$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Test Manager, leading testing strategies for Workday implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure thorough validation of business requirements and drive accountabi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee project management processes, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead a team to optimize efficiency, mitigate risks, and foster collaboration across departments for successful proj...

Lacey, WARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$178K - $338K *

Redefine financial planning with leadership in Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting, optimize processes, and drive enterprise performance management...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $190K *

Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$243K - $365K *

Empower teams by leading the development of innovative Leader Enablement products. Drive strategy, roadmap execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance talent management and coaching solut...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $190K *

Drive strategic ERP and Finance transformations by guiding clients through assessments, technology alignment, and Workday implementations. Leverage your expertise to shape visions, foster relationship...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Workday Senior Engagement Manager, leading multiple client implementations and fostering strong relationships. Drive project success through strategic oversight, budget manage...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Workday platform by leading strategic governance, optimization, and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, ensure data integrity, and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, enhancing financial reporting and forecasting for clients. Collaborate with teams, mentor associates, and streamline processes to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects that enhance public service delivery. Collaborate with clients to streamline operations, manage resources, and ensure high-quality outcomes while fostering...

Hawaii, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects within a dynamic ePMO, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring timely execution while communicating effectively with senior leadership to foster t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $160K *

Champion the evolution of Workday PSA by architecting scalable solutions that integrate finance and operations. Lead major initiatives from design to implementation, ensuring alignment with global sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $201K *

Transform customer relationships by driving strategic upselling and renewals. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring long-term value and satisfaction for existing clie...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $201K *

Drive growth by cultivating relationships with existing customers, focusing on upselling and strategic account management. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that enhance cus...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing software implementations across diverse teams. Drive efficiency and functionality through effective communication, risk management, and strategic planning, ensurin...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex technology projects, bridging business and technical needs. Drive collaboration, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery while mentoring teams in a fast...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the City’s Workday HCM platform, overseeing governance, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance HR processes and employee experience while e...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $148K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex enterprise projects, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet client objectives and enhance project managem...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $190K *

Elevate your career by guiding clients through ERP and HCM transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape strategic visions, enhance organizational readiness, and drive impactful change acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $163K *

Join a team dedicated to driving successful IT project outcomes through effective management methodologies, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while aligning with business goals and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Workday Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Workday Project Manager leads projects that implement, enhance, or support Workday applications. They coordinate teams and stakeholders, manage scope and schedules, address risks, and guide work such as testing, data migration, integrations, training, and deployment.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Workday Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for project management experience with enterprise software implementations, stakeholder communication, planning and risk management skills, and familiarity with Workday modules or delivery practices. Some roles also value Agile methods, change management, and vendor oversight.

  • How much do Workday Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, employer, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Workday Project Manager opportunities.

  • Are Workday Project Manager jobs remote?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while others require on-site work or travel, especially during implementation milestones. Review each job listing for its location and work arrangement.

  • What career paths can follow a Workday Project Manager role?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to Workday Program Manager, ERP Program Director, enterprise transformation leader, or senior roles in HRIS, finance systems, and technology delivery.