United Kingdom Job Openings
VirtualResource
Workday Project Manager
FULL TIME
October 14, 2024
Virtual Resource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.
We value our people
As a Workday Project Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of project management delivery, including planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects to successful outcomes. You will be responsible for leading initiatives and managing communications among all vested stakeholders, whilst collaborating with functional end users, functional SMEs, department leaders, IT, vendors, and to successfully deliver projects within the Workday ecosystem for Virtual Resource clients. The project manager is expected to adhere to standard project management methodology and best practice with a keen understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
What skills are we looking for?
Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.
To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.
Must have Skills Required
We value our people
- We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
- We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
- Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do
As a Workday Project Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of project management delivery, including planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects to successful outcomes. You will be responsible for leading initiatives and managing communications among all vested stakeholders, whilst collaborating with functional end users, functional SMEs, department leaders, IT, vendors, and to successfully deliver projects within the Workday ecosystem for Virtual Resource clients. The project manager is expected to adhere to standard project management methodology and best practice with a keen understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
- Manage Workday implementation projects from initiation to close adhering to project management methodology and best practice.
- Develop project plans and schedules by collaborating with end and functional user groups; communicate project plan and approach to all key project stakeholders and produce and deliver project updates throughout the project.
- Oversee key deliverables as required by the project and define project requirements, responsibilities, deliverables, budgets, and milestones
- Manage resource and lead workstreams in fast-paced implementation scenarios
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Manage multiple projects and/or test cycles simultaneously and keeping them on track; understand when to escalate issues and doing so in a timely fashion to ensure project success.
- Anticipate risks and potential bottlenecks continuously throughout the project and propose solutions and/or mitigation strategies.
What skills are we looking for?
Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.
To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.
Must have Skills Required
- Excellent working knowledge of Workday and cloud technologies
- ERP implementation experience
- Experience in Agile and waterfall methodologies
- Business analysis and requirements gathering abilities
- Strong oral and written communications with excelling teamwork and interpersonal skills
- You are comfortable working with constant deadlines with the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyse/synthesise data, understand trends, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for actions
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage and prioritise effectively
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