Project Manager - Workday Time & Payroll

The Carrera Agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. In this role, you'll manage the complete project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for the U.S. workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications
• Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants
• Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local)
• Manage integrations (tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, etc.)
• Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation
• Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems
• Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations
• Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance
• Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred)
• Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills
• PMP or Workday Pro certification
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations