We are currently searching for an experienced Workday Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract assignment. (Duration is very likely to extend)

The role can be carried out on hybrid basis of 2 days on site in either London or York. (Inside IR35)

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a large Workday implementation/new software integration project.

We are searching for the following skills/experience:

• Previous Workday (implementation) Programme or Project management experience
• Previous functional/technical HCM, Payroll deployment experience
• Excellent experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC & Waterfall
• Large scale Workday Project or Management Consulting experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Key Skills/Experience:

• Have experience of successfully delivering complex change with competing priorities.
• Have experience of managing multiple concurrent projects of differing scale and scope
• Have practical experience of planning and resource scheduling within the project process
• Be highly results driven, with the energy and determination to succeed in a very fast paced environment where the pace of response and leadership is critical to success
• Have the intellect and gravitas to influence and gain credibility with business personnel and management
• Have strong knowledge and experience of business process improvement and operational efficiency
• Strong project governance, control, and end-to- end software development life cycle (SDLC) experience
• Be creative, proactive, logical and innovative and will not just accept the status-quo
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be able to adapt their style to their audience, providing detail or a high-level view depending on the situation
• Possess strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrable experience of collaborating effectively with people at all levels within and external to the business
• Have personal drive, energy and commitment
• Demonstrate where they have strived for continuous improvement and personal growth
• Awareness of commercial management processes
• A proactive team player with a positive approach to work
• Ideally have formal Project Management qualification or membership
• Ideally have Change Management qualifications or membership
• Ideally be educated to Degree level or equivalent