HR Project Manager Consultant - Workday

HR Project Manager Consultant - Workday

Location: Newport Beach, CA, - Hybrid 3-4 days onsite

Contract Duration: 15 months

Info about the team: This opportunity aligns to an IT PMO but will be delivering work for HR.

Internal Notes: The Client is going through a People Experience Transformation Journey. The legacy HR organization had been based out of London. HR is moving from London into a US based organization aligning business processes, Workday, and integrating 2 different processes, job architectures for US and AMEA.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
• Project Management & Execution: Provide expert project management and execution leadership for complex Workday integration projects, specifically involving two separate applications and processes, including job architecture.
• Optimization & Redesign: Drive initiatives for Workday optimization, process redesign, and organizational change to ensure maximum system efficiency and adoption.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Act as the primary communication conduit, facilitating effective collaboration between the client's internal teams, a systems integration firm, and an external consulting firm working on the transformation.
• Executive Communication: Manage high-level stakeholder communication and navigate complex relationships, effectively dealing with SVPs and Executives to ensure alignment and decision-making.
• Milestone Delivery: Ensure all project milestones and deliverables are met on time and within scope, maintaining a sharp execution focus throughout the engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

• We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
• 7-10 years of experience in project/program management, with a strong background in HR e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Compensation, & HR Technology.
• Experience in Workday strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in project management, focusing on execution and delivery in complex integration environments.
• Proven experience in Workday integration, optimization, and process redesign, with an understanding of job architecture principles.
• Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully engage with, influence, and manage expectations among SVPs and Executives.
• Experience in managing external vendor partnerships, including systems integration and consulting firms, and acting as a liaison.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage complex, cross-functional projects effectively to meet project goals.

Thanks

Harpreet

Email : Harpreet.kaur2@infostride.com