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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$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, multi-workstream programs from initiation to delivery, ensuring quality and accountability. Drive stakeholder alignment and manage escalations while mentoring project managers to elevate...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize complex, multi-workstream programs from initiation to delivery. Lead with accountability, ensuring quality and stakeholder alignment while driving adoption of AI-assisted automation and proje...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive successful oncology clinical trials. Manage project lifecycle from start-up to closeout, ensuring quality outcomes and strategic alignment. Foster team excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine program delivery by leading complex, multi-workstream initiatives. Take ownership from planning to execution, ensuring quality and accountability while navigating stakeholder conflicts and d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $189K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering comprehensive Workday Benefits and Compensation solutions, ensuring cohesive project execution and client satisfaction through expert guidance and innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $204K *

Lead and oversee a dynamic team of Project Managers and Coordinators to ensure successful execution of a diverse project portfolio, fostering communication and adherence to PMO practices for optimal p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects within a DoD environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with contract requirements while collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to drive...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and schedules while fostering team development and collaboration in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading PMO practices and optimizing Kantata. Drive user-centric delivery processes, enhance data integrity, and ensure seamless engagement lifecycle management ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful project management for complex healthcare and education initiatives. Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while leading diverse teams and managing procu...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Drive data protection initiatives and manage cross-functional projects to safeguard sensitive information. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance access governance and ensure compliance while deliv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $153K *

Help us manage complex airport capital improvement projects, ensuring safe and efficient delivery while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and adhering to regulatory requirements. Lead project exe...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex service projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success. Leverage your expertise in project management and construction to delive...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $265K *

Drive capital project success by advising clients on delivery, execution, and governance. Lead teams, analyze data, and foster client relationships to ensure effective project management and engagemen...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $215K *

Drive project success by leading multiple large-scale construction projects from pre-development to closeout. Ensure budget adherence, schedule management, and quality control while fostering collabor...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $145K *

Champion project excellence by leading a team of construction professionals in managing complex commercial renovations, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability across multiple projects while foste...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $190K *

The Consulting Manager for Workday Benefits will lead teams in delivering complex implementations and system optimizations for Workday Benefits. This role requires expertise in benefits administration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $302K *

Transform complex Workday programs by leading end-to-end delivery, ensuring alignment with client outcomes, managing financials, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve measurable success...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $302K *

Lead transformative Workday programs from initiation to stabilization, ensuring client satisfaction and financial management while fostering team collaboration and accountability across diverse stakeh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $278K *

Lead complex Workday programs from mobilization to stabilization, ensuring delivery discipline, client satisfaction, and team collaboration while managing financials and sales opportunities effectivel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $187K *

Drive the successful planning and execution of corporate real estate projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering strong team collaboration and continuous improvement across m...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $85K *

Manage and coordinate New Capital Investment projects in a technical environment. Leverage project management expertise to track progress, analyze data, and communicate effectively across teams, ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $188K *

Join a team that's driving client conversion initiatives in Back Office Accounting and Custody. Lead project management efforts, streamline operations, and foster collaboration to enhance client relat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project objectives are met. Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining high standards...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $187K *

Lead the charge in delivering corporate real estate projects, ensuring efficiency and quality across budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.