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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$85K - $110K *

Inspire change by leading complex remediation projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and regulators to achieve successful project outcomes while mentoring junior staff and ensuring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $157K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results while fostering a culture of excellence and innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic IT projects by collaborating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and mitigating risks. Oversee project lifecycles, enhance PMO processes, and ensure successful delivery in a fast-pace...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading infrastructure projects that enhance our new manufacturing campus. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, safety, and quality while driving oper...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $231K *

Join us to develop innovative solutions that showcase Workday Financials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and support sales initiatives while driving impactful c...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative solutions that showcase Workday Financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and support sales initiatives, driving impactf...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Play a key role in developing innovative solutions that showcase Workday Financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and support sales initiatives, while driving i...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative solutions in Workday Financials. Leverage your expertise to develop compelling demos, support sales, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solution Architect, leveraging your expertise in Workday Financials to develop innovative demo solutions, support sales efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Lead the development of innovative demo solutions for Workday Financials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and support sales initiatives. Drive impactful presenta...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Solution Architects, where you'll leverage your expertise in Workday Financials to develop innovative solutions, support sales efforts, and collaborate wi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$154K - $231K *

Advance your career by developing innovative solutions that showcase Workday Financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and support strategic sales initiatives in...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$137K - $205K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in Workday Financials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and deliver compelling demos that showcase the value of our...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and coordinate projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables while providing guidance and support to stakeholders and project staff. Drive success through eff...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Leverage your expertise in telecommunications to drive successful outcomes while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across multiple initia...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $132K *

Unlock the potential of cross-functional teams by driving impactful cost reduction and value engineering initiatives. Lead complex projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional SRE teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, optimize cloud costs, and drive agile project execution. Your expertise will ensure clarity, alignment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver complex projects and programs, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive strategic planning while fostering strong relation...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and delivering measurable outcomes through effective project management an...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. Manage cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement through effective communic...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable outcome...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive project success through effective c...

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  •   5 - 7 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.