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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$137K - $170K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading engineering teams, optimizing SQL Server, and migrating to Azure Cloud. Ensure secure, scalable solutions that meet business and regulatory needs while fostering c...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $140K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading a dynamic recruiting team, driving data-informed strategies, and enhancing candidate experiences to meet organizational growth and workforce needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $190K *

Build a resilient Site Reliability Engineering practice, leading a global team to enhance cloud platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion client success by managing complex engagements in healthcare solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance Quality/HEDIS, CMS Stars, and Risk Adjustment outcomes, ensuring effective adoption...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Champion strategic ERP and HCM transformations, guiding clients through assessments, technology alignment, and implementation execution to drive impactful change and enhance organizational readiness...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $192K *

Join us to lead a team of specialists in optimizing SAP S/4HANA and EWM across the US. Drive strategic initiatives, standardize processes, and enhance system performance while ensuring accountability...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$61K - $102K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a high-volume portfolio, driving renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities while ensuring exceptional engagement and retention across North America...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Elevate customer success by managing strategic federal programs, ensuring seamless implementation and adoption of innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project execution and enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $114K *

Join us to lead client programs from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, manage budgets, and develop strategies...

East Lansing, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower our transportation team by managing key customer relationships, driving operational excellence, and fostering growth through strategic account planning and performance monitoring in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Advance HR technology by leading Workday administration, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and data governance. Collaborate with HR and IT to deliver solutions that enhance business proce...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $113K *

Elevate financial management capabilities by developing solutions that transform operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance for Department of War clients. Collaborate to leverage technology...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $206K *

Join a team that architects Oracle Fusion PPM solutions to enable precise project management and financial accountability for Marine Corps initiatives. Leverage your expertise to lead configurations a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $114K *

Transform sales strategies by driving Google Workspace solutions, enhancing market presence, and achieving revenue targets through strategic account management and relationship-building with clients a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple regions. Lead payroll processes and provide exceptional support as you contribute to the team’s expansion and effici...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage in high-impact consulting, leading digital transformation in terminal operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows, enhance automation, and drive strategic initiat...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Architect innovative application solutions across multiple customer engagements, guiding engineering teams and supporting pre-sales efforts. Drive technical direction, ensure project success, and enha...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$181K - $216K *

Empower the future of people operations by aligning strategy with business goals. Lead a dynamic team across HR functions, driving engagement, compliance, and organizational design while fostering a c...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $171K *

Shape the market narrative for AI Agent Identity by leading product marketing initiatives. Own positioning, messaging, and commercial enablement for DNSid, translating complex innovations into compell...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $330K *

Transform security operations by leading a dynamic Product Security team. Drive risk-based strategies, empower engineering teams, and enhance security posture through automation and collaboration. Sha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $161K *

Unlock your potential by leading product development initiatives in healthcare supply chain. Collaborate across teams to define customer needs, drive innovation, and optimize workflows, ensuring impac...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform treasury and tax operations by overseeing global payment workflows, ensuring compliance, and optimizing cash management. Collaborate with finance leaders to enhance processes and drive effic...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.