IT Project Manager – Workday HCM

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Global Job Architecture and Fieldglass Integration Term: 12 Months with possible extension Location: 100% Remote (EST) Project Overview We are embarking on a significant transformation through the Global Job Architecture project to recalibrate all roles within Workday HCM. This initiative aims to transition from a legacy job architecture inherited from previous org. to a modernized structure that aligns with our future-state operating model. The goal is to create a more efficient and engaging workplace that empowers to take ownership of their careers. In addition, part of the PM’s team will support an in-flight Fieldglass integration project as we are automating R2P process by removing the need for purchase orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee the Global Job Architecture project from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
• Workday Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of Workday HCM to guide the configuration and updates needed for job architecture.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and management, to gather requirements and ensure buy-in for new job families and organizational design.
• Testing and Support: Drive testing efforts to validate configurations and ensure they meet business requirements. Provide support during testing phases, addressing any issues that arise.
• Alignment with Downstream Systems: Coordinate with downstream systems and departments to ensure that changes to job profiles and architecture are effectively communicated and integrated into their processes.
• Cut-Over Management: Develop and implement strategies to manage the cut-over process, ensuring that old job profiles and new job profiles can coexist and operate seamlessly during the transition period.
• Project Planning: Create detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring that milestones are met and within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, particularly with a focus on Workday HCM implementations and job architecture transformations.
• Knowledge of Job Architecture: Strong understanding of global job architecture principles and best practices. Exposure and experience with FG implementation will be a plus
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Workday's configuration, reporting tools, and integration capabilities. Fieldglass experience will be a plus.
• Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.), tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and thorough documentation of the project changes and note taking.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Comfortable navigating through ambiguity, be able to articulate project risks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges that arise during the project.

Desired Attributes

• Adaptability: Ability to navigate ambiguity and adjust plans as needed to meet changing business requirements.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to motivate and guide project teams towards successful outcomes.
• Visionary Thinking: A strategic mindset to align job architecture changes with our long-term goals for talent management and organizational efficiency.

Outcome Expectation The successful IT PM will enable us to:

• Develop a fit-for-purpose Global Job Architecture that supports the new organizational operating model.
• Lay a solid foundation for workforce and succession planning, skill-based learning, and performance management.
• Transform our talent ecosystem, fostering a structured, transparent, and engaging workplace that empowers employees.

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