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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$100K - $120K *

Empower workforce strategies by aligning talent with operational needs, ensuring compliance, managing labor relations, and fostering strong partnerships to drive business success across diverse projec...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading agile technology projects in Workplace Real Estate & Facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-focused outcomes while managing risks, compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee the coordination of facility services, ensuring high-quality performance, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution of projects while managing staff and subcontractors to meet client expectatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the future of facilities management by leading a statewide program, ensuring operational excellence across diverse properties while driving performance, compliance, and tenant satisfaction thr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $213K *

Join us to lead the proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling submissions that enhance win probability and support mission-driven out...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $171K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Project Management team in Electrification Services. Drive project execution, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster team development while championing oper...

Milton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the Software Development Lifecycle by analyzing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to enhance deployment quality and speed across global...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $98K *

Manage litigation budgets and performance analysis to ensure effective financial oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance project management initiatives in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Lead the charge in managing litigation budgets and performance analysis within a dynamic Finance Department. Drive innovation and enhance project management through collaboration and strategic oversig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Empower our Finance Department by managing litigation budgets, analyzing performance, and driving innovation through strategic project management and AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Manage financial oversight and project tracking for litigation matters. Drive innovation and enhance processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with budgets and time...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Elevate your career by managing litigation budgets and performance in a dynamic Finance Department. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and enhance project management initiatives in a r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of legal project management by overseeing budgets, performance, and innovation in a dynamic finance environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Elevate your career by managing litigation budgets and performance analysis. Drive innovation in financial oversight and project management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance l...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Manage litigation budgets and performance metrics while driving innovation in financial oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project tracking and implement effective solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Champion innovative legal project management by overseeing budgets, performance, and cross-functional coordination. Drive continuous improvement and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Transform the future of legal project management by overseeing budgets, analyzing costs, and driving innovation in a remote-first environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Shape the future of legal project management by overseeing budgets, analyzing performance, and driving innovation in a remote-first finance team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $98K *

Advance your career by managing litigation budgets and performance, driving innovation through AI tools, and collaborating across teams to enhance financial oversight and project tracking in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Champion the successful execution of field projects, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards while leading teams and coordinating with stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$274K - $296K *

Innovate and lead the development of large-scale data systems, enabling real-time insights and advanced analytics across our platforms. Drive AI/ML initiatives for service enhancement while managing v...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring successful execution through effective oversight, collaboration, and problem-solving across all project phases from initiation to close-o...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead and manage construction teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and strong relationships...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Project Manager to oversee large-scale transportation projects, ensuring accurate pricing, planning, and coordination. Leverage your expertise in heavy haul and specialized freight...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams through the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment and successful implementation of innovative solutions while managing risks a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.