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 - $140K *

Shape the future of our organization by leading mission-critical projects, enhancing workflows, and implementing innovative technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful p...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Inspire your career by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Drive efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams, ensuring cost-effective solutions and exceptional client experie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by managing complex implementations, ensuring timelines and budgets are met with a focus on customer satisfaction while collaborating across teams to drive excellence in delive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful delivery of multiple projects, leading teams to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence while managing client expectations and project health throughout the lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $161K *

Optimize workplace strategies and enhance team member experiences through innovative planning, collaboration, and operational excellence across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with organization...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Contribute to project management success by coordinating construction activities, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while tracking progress and...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring quality and efficiency from preconstruction to completion. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional results in resident...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile Ports & Marine projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to a dynamic team. Drive client relationships and ensure project success across diverse m...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $170K *

Champion project management excellence by leading engineering initiatives, coordinating schedules, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders to drive successful manufacturing facility pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex HR projects to enhance employee experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment and accountability while le...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Lead and manage diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to drive company growth...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client onboarding experiences by managing complex implementations, fostering strong partnerships, and driving strategic improvements to ensure successful outcomes for p...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$222K - $334K *

Empower teams by owning the technical vision for a scalable data-product platform, driving architecture and performance across distributed systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring operational ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Workday Senior Engagement Manager, leading multiple client implementations and fostering strong relationships. Drive project success through strategic oversight, budget manage...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IT project management, leading diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality and efficiency in federal projects. Drive process improvemen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic technology initiatives, enhancing project management practices across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, ensuring align...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform technology initiatives by leading complex projects and enhancing governance practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic value across infrastructure, cybersecurity...

North York, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Workday platform by leading strategic governance, optimization, and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, ensure data integrity, and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Inspire a transformative Workday experience by leading Compensation and Benefits configuration for 12,000+ team members. Collaborate with HR leaders to optimize solutions and drive product strategy in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$142K - $213K *

Develop and lead compelling proposals for federal opportunities, managing the full lifecycle from identification to submission. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win probability and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $213K *

Manage the full proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compelling, compliant proposals that enhance win probability and drive business growt...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to enhance portfolio management, streamline processes, and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to assess, implement, and optimize PMO framew...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead a multi-billion dollar campus project, overseeing project controls, team management, and client relationships. Drive project success from start-up to close-out while ensuring safety and quality s...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while coordinating teams and resources effectively to achieve project goals and objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.