Workday Finance Consultant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Workday Finance Consultant to join our ERP implementation team. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will own and execute the financial or multiple critical work-streams within the overall Workday system implementation and its associated integrations. This role demands strong project management skills, the ability to manage a team and budgets, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. It requires a focus on delivering results within defined timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work-stream Ownership: Manage the detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation for assigned work-stream(s) of the financial ERP implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan.
• Process Management: Collaborate with business process owners and functional leads to define requirements, map processes, and configure systems in your designated area(s).
• Team Management: Lead and guide a team of business analysts and other project team members within your assigned work-stream(s).
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage risks within assigned work-streams. Escalate potential impact on the broader project to the Program Manager. Develop and implement solutions to keep your project components on track.
• Partner Coordination: Where required, work with Workday representatives and/or external partners to manage technical integrations and align on requirements.
• Communication: Provide regular progress reports to the Program Manager, team members, and other project stakeholders.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation as per defined standards.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in the development of test plans for assigned work-stream(s). Support execution of testing and UAT, ensuring issues are addressed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of project management experience. Demonstrated experience in technology implementations and managing budgets is preferred. Deep financial knowledge to assist in translating the implementation process to financially minded stakeholders.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core ERP concepts and familiarity with work-stream areas like HR, payroll, or finance is desirable.
• Certifications: PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at working with both technical and business teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Location: Remote within the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed to support client engagements, project milestones, and team events.