Workday Project Manager

Mercer is a business of Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance, and capital management consulting. They are seeking a Workday Project Manager to lead HR Digital Transformation initiatives, manage project plans, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across diverse business units.

Responsibilities:

• Lead one or multiple projects with Mercer clients across diverse business units, focusing on HR Digital Transformation initiatives such as Workday implementations, automation of HR processes, and adoption of AI-driven HR analytics
• Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to C-suite executives during Executive Steering Committees using virtual collaboration platforms and data storytelling techniques
• Develop and oversee project plans with clear milestones and deadlines, co-created with business users and aligned with digital transformation goals
• Track and manage project costs using cloud-based financial tools, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all Mercer-related documentation
• Assign responsibilities, monitor team progress, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery of HR technology solutions, leveraging agile and hybrid project management methodologies
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, using data-driven tools to anticipate and address challenges
• Enhance program and project management capabilities within your portfolio, integrating digital HR solutions to maximize business value and ROI
• Maintain high visibility on initiatives through engaging, tech-enabled communication—think interactive dashboards, virtual town halls, and stakeholder updates
• Ensure comprehensive scope documentation at project kickoff, continuously refining it as the project evolves and managing scope changes with precision
• Confirm compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including data privacy and security standards critical to HR systems
• Spot opportunities to introduce Mercer’s broader service offerings—like HR analytics, talent mobility platforms, or digital employee wellness solutions—to clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of project management or consulting experience, ideally in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or HR Digital Transformation projects
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently, lead teams, and inspire collaboration in hybrid or remote work environments
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at virtual presentations, stakeholder engagement, and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced problem-solving skills, including experience with HR data analytics and digital process optimization
• Hands-on experience with Workday (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, or Analytics modules) and familiarity with HR tech trends like AI, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), or cloud-based integrations
• Workday Certification Preferred
• Deep knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, SAFe)
• Proven proficiency with modern tools like Office365, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau, Jira, Smartsheets, and/or Asana