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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$142K - $213K *

Champion a high-visibility cost-transformation program, overseeing complex initiatives from ideation to execution. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure successful pr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project excellence by managing Building Automation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Leverage your expertise in HVAC control systems and project managemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to lead customer-focused project execution, ensuring successful delivery of technical projects. Manage scope, budgets, and timelines while fostering collaboration and maintaining h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Engage in managing customer project orders of moderate complexity, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfacti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead customer-focused project execution, managing scope, budget, and timelines for moderate complexity projects. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving customer satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing complex customer orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Champion project success by managing customer orders, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-budget results while enhancing customer satisfaction and operationa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Drive compliance, financial performance, and customer satisfaction while coordinating cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Engage in managing moderate to complex customer projects, overseeing execution from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance with standards while driving customer satisfaction and operational efficienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Transform your career by managing complex customer projects from initiation to closeout. Leverage your expertise in project management, compliance, and customer relations to ensure successful delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Manage customer project orders of moderate complexity, ensuring successful execution from planning to closeout. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while fostering communication and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $130K *

Empower seamless M&A integrations by leading cross-functional teams, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with strategic objectives while driving effective communication and risk mitig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transformative projects that drive enterprise-wide initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and support digital modernization efforts within a dynamic f...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$122K - $162K *

Transform complex mission-critical projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective governance, and delivering high-performing facilities that meet client needs and operational continui...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex mission-critical projects, ensuring effective governance and coordination across multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-performing outcomes and long-term client...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring clear responsibilities, realistic schedules, and controlled budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams and s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the successful execution of civil construction projects by overseeing cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with project requirements while fostering collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $180K *

Elevate project outcomes by coordinating and managing complex IS initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to best practices in a dynamic healthcare environment. Guide multidisciplinary team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading complex projects and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project performance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure q...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Drive impactful project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance delivery strategies, manage risks, and strengthen c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive performance, manage client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and financial success across diverse...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive client relationships, oversee project performance, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and strategic...

Oak Bluff, MBIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes. Own critical responsibilities and leverage strong communication skills to influence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $157K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects and cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders, adapt plans in a dynamic environment, and mentor associates to a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.