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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing electric utility substation construction. Ensure compliance with safety, budget, and scheduling goals while coordinating effectively with contractors and stakehol...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead solar resource assessments and performance analytics for utility-scale projects. Engage with clients, optimize energy yield, and enhance methodologies while ensuring operational excellence in sol...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$50K - $130K *

Analyze and enhance logistics operations through data management and reporting. Collaborate with teams to identify improvements, support vendor relationships, and develop business tools, ensuring time...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee clinical trial management, ensuring quality deliverables and compliance. Collaborate with teams to design protocols, analyze data, and address challenges, driving successful execution of innov...

Blue Bell, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Champion a transformative integration strategy that connects AI governance tools, leading a dedicated team to enhance automation and evidence collection while driving customer success through innovati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career by managing key client relationships and driving account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful training programs, ensuring client satisfaction and me...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$245K - $337K *

Strategize and drive revenue growth by expanding consulting services, building C-level relationships, and negotiating complex contracts. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance market share and establ...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our transfer platform. Drive technical direction, foster collaboration, and ensure scalable, reliable solutions that empower clients...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $150K *

Empower employee relations by providing expert guidance, conducting investigations, and developing policies. Collaborate with HR and legal teams to enhance workplace culture and ensure compliance with...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance the administration of Defined Benefit and Retiree Medical plans, ensuring accurate valuations, benefit calculations, and compliance with regulations. Collaborate on special projects while leve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing digital learning resources by managing SharePoint training sites, ensuring content accuracy, and supporting effective training experiences for federal healthc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing operations through innovative MarTech solutions, driving student and partner success while optimizing efficiency across a multi-brand ecosystem. Own product s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance through innovative technology and AI. As a Digital Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, collaborate across teams, and transform insights into impactf...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by guiding health systems through the eHealth Exchange onboarding process. Ensure seamless implementation, provide exceptional customer service, and enhance interoperability in health...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze employee engagement data, guide organizations in strategy development, and facilitate workshops to enhance workplace culture. Collaborate with HR leaders globally to...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $240K *

Elevate the member experience by owning AI-driven strategy and execution across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver personalized guidance that enhances engagement and health...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $234K *

Champion sustainability initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to implement climate strategies and environmental programs. Drive practical actions and reporting while adapting to evolving corpo...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and deploying AI systems across diverse businesses. Collaborate with CEOs to identify needs, create prototypes, and drive growth through innovative solutions while managin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Drive impactful change in crisis services by leading program management and operational excellence for the California 988 and Mobile Crisis Project, ensuring effective implementation and support acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive the transformation of our accounting function by leading the monthly close, enhancing financial systems, and developing a high-performing team. Leverage AI and automation to improve accuracy and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Optimize global PMO operations for a multi-region portfolio, ensuring consistent governance, risk management, and financial discipline across projects. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance perfo...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Develop scalable Salesforce solutions by transforming business needs into actionable strategies. Collaborate across multiple divisions to ensure alignment with enterprise standards while managing gove...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.