Proven track record leading multiple end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, including successful go-lives. Own program scope, timelines, budget, milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall delivery quality.
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Location
CA
Description
Our client, a Ev Manufacturing company, is looking for a Senior Program Manager (Workday Implementation) for their Irvine, CA/Hybrid location.
Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end Workday implementation, from program planning and solution design through deployment, go-live, and stabilization.
Own program scope, timelines, budget, milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall delivery quality.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Enterprise IT, HR, Finance, Security, and external implementation partners.
Oversee integrations with SAP, Okta, Concur, Ashby, and other enterprise platforms.
Drive critical implementation activities, including data migration, testing, cutover planning, and operational readiness.
Establish effective program governance, executive reporting, issue resolution, and escalation processes.
Manage implementation partners, ensuring accountability for deliverables, timelines, and quality.
Support change management, business readiness, and a smooth transition from existing shared HR services to a standalone operating model.
Ensure appropriate documentation, knowledge transfer, and handover to operational support teams.
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in enterprise IT program management, with significant HR technology transformation experience.
Proven track record leading multiple end-to-end Workday HCM implementations, including successful go-lives.
Strong understanding of Workday architecture, HR processes, enterprise integrations, and data migration.
Experience managing large-scale technology programs, systems integrators, and cross-functional teams.
Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate independently, drive decisions, and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Experience with corporate carve-outs, joint ventures, or transitioning from shared services to standalone enterprise systems.
Familiarity with SAP, Okta, Concur, and other enterprise HR and Finance platforms.
Workday certification, PMP, or equivalent program management credentials.
Experience supporting global organizations with distributed teams and complex stakeholder environments.