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