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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$150K - $190K *

The Consulting Manager for Workday Benefits will lead teams in delivering complex implementations and system optimizations for Workday Benefits. This role requires expertise in benefits administration...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $154K *

Drive success by leading complex, cross-functional programs from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure objectives are met while fostering continuous improvement and leveragin...

Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $193K *

Lead the successful delivery of SAP implementation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability. Manage resources, timelines, and quality assurance while cultivating strong client...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the delivery of Salesforce programs by leading end-to-end project management, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance federal application modernization efforts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $189K *

Engage with prospects and customers to showcase the transformative power of Human Capital Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful presentations and drive value through inno...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $225K *

Champion complex projects by leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Utilize project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while adapting...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing equipment procurement and supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and negotiate contracts to ensure proj...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $190K *

Champion project delivery and financial management within the Enterprise Data portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and risk mitigation while prep...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing eDiscovery projects, managing budgets, and consulting on best practices. Lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$117K - $206K *

Lead strategic initiatives from inception to delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging AI tools to enhance project outcomes. Partner with executives to ensure alignment and measu...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $119K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse projects in healthcare, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, drive innovation, and enhance client experienc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$71K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project management by leading client engagements, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery, and maintaining high client satisfaction through effective communication an...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team overseeing client project delivery, ensuring quality and timely execution while managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications for successful outcomes...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $126K *

Drive customer success by managing transformative enterprise projects, ensuring alignment and satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results while mentoring other...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $128K *

Lead the charge in AI-augmented product delivery, ensuring quality and flow across initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project milestones and facilitate decision-making in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $170K *

Advance project execution by managing vendor relationships and internal teams to deliver a new web-based application. Oversee timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful project o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $171K *

Champion the delivery of complex clinical projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met. Lead cross-functional teams, manage client expectations, and drive risk resolution while foster...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Pioneer end-to-end data migrations in Workday implementations, leading conversion strategies and testing cycles, while collaborating closely with clients and teams to ensure seamless transitions and d...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.