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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects within the power generation sector, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all phases from concept to closeout, while leading h...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading a dynamic Engineering Program Management team. Drive large-scale technical programs, mentor talent, and ensure operational excellence across cloud enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $227K *

Lead the charge in managing complex IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while driving process improvements and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic technology environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $321K *

Champion the delivery of large-scale private cloud solutions, coordinating diverse teams and technologies to ensure successful outcomes. Lead complex programs from pre-sales through deployment, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead complex, large-scale private cloud programs, ensuring seamless integration across multiple technologies and teams. Drive alignment, manage risks, and deliver innovative solutions while engaging w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $321K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, large-scale private cloud solutions by coordinating multiple technologies and teams. Drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure successful outcomes across diverse...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $279K *

Manage and deliver large-scale, multi-site private cloud solutions, coordinating diverse teams and technologies. Drive alignment across stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes from pre-sales throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technology projects, bridging business and tech functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, optimize workflows, and enhance system perfo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of high-profile projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology solutions while navigating both Agile and traditional S...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading project execution and strategic planning, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to drive succe...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance technology initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring successful p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$281K - $391K *

Pioneer innovative work management solutions by leading product strategy and cross-functional teams. Drive the evolution of agent-native systems, enhancing collaboration and execution across Google’s...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met while managing client expectations and team performance throughout the project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in executing complex power generation projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and align with corporate objectives...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $96K *

Make your mark at a leading firm by overseeing complex multi-family projects. Manage 25-40 active initiatives, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with div...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Transform enterprise project management by leading teams to deliver objectives on time and within budget. Utilize methodologies like Waterfall and Agile to enhance collaboration, streamline processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage enterprise IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards. Collaborate cross-functionally, provide guidance, and drive process improvements while naviga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Elevate client success by leading complex projects, managing strategic relationships, and driving operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to mentor teams and implement best practices fo...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at managing complex client projects, leading teams, and enhancing operational excellence. Drive strategic relationships and ensure successful delivery while mentoring project manag...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in managing complex power generation projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving strategic initiatives that align with corporate objectives and engineer...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful site investigations and reme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental projects across Texas, managing site investigations and remediation efforts while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver successfu...

2 weeks 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.