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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$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing production workflows across Tax teams. Lead resource allocation, enhance capacity utilization, and ensure timely project delivery while fostering collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of operational efficiency by managing production workflows across Tax teams. Utilize data analytics and AI tools to optimize resource allocation, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Transform complex design-build projects in the semiconductor industry by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative manufacturing infrastructure solutions that meet client specifications and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead project management and veteran workforce initiatives, overseeing multiple projects while connecting veterans to training and employment pathways. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction and measurable outcomes. Engage stakeholders, manage risks, and drive strategic reporting in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading complex insurance technology programs, managing modernization initiatives, and coordinating cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in cloud-based ar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $175K *

Transform business outcomes by leading large-scale technology programs, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive enterprise PLM transformation programs for strategic clients, ensuring effective delivery, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight while modernizing engineering and digital continuity pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $234K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex projects in secure environments. You'll manage facilities and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $188K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $124K *

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

$103K - $124K *

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

$103K - $124K *

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

$103K - $124K *

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2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Champion project delivery by supervising teams, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and facilitating resource coordination to achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives in a dynamic environm...

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Transform project delivery by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and driving operational excellence to meet departmental goals and strategic objectives...

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $124K *

Oversee project delivery within the PMO, guiding teams to meet objectives, manage resources, and ensure adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with strategic go...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion seamless integration across diverse systems in Higher Education, ensuring Workday communicates effectively within a complex campus ecosystem. Collaborate with teams to maintain data integrity...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex workplace projects, managing planning, design, and construction phases. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with client objectives in a fas...

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

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.