Workday Certified Senior Project Manager (HCM & Payroll) Lead I - Enterprise Solutions

CyberProof is seeking an experienced Workday Certified Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of Workday transformation programmes for enterprise clients. This role involves managing the end-to-end implementation lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while driving governance and managing project risks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple concurrent Workday implementation projects from initiation through go-live
• Establish and manage project governance, plans, budgets, resources, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Collaborate with client project teams to achieve key milestones, including design sign-off, testing approvals, and deployment readiness
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks that could impact project scope, timelines, quality, or budget
• Ensure compliance with Workday implementation methodology and delivery assurance requirements
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, promoting Workday best practices and driving successful adoption
• Present project updates and recommendations to executive stakeholders and project teams
• Support business development activities, including solution scoping, delivery planning, statements of work (SOWs), and change requests
• Manage project financial performance and ensure delivery remains aligned to contractual commitments
• Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers and delivery team members
• Identify opportunities to expand client engagement through additional services and solutions
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development

Requirements:

• Current Workday Project Manager Certification and active Workday Partner Certification
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing Workday implementations, including HCM, Payroll, Financials, or related modules
• Proven experience delivering projects for medium to large enterprise organisations
• Strong understanding of Workday implementation methodology and project governance frameworks
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting or professional services environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, change requests, and delivery profitability
• Exceptional communication, presentation, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and building long-term client relationships
• Experience delivering Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, or other enterprise ERP/HCM implementations
• Knowledge of one or more functional areas including: Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Finance & General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Procurement or Services Procurement
• Previous consulting and/or professional services experience
• Experience supporting pre-sales, business development, or service delivery growth initiatives
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management qualifications