Slalom · 3 hours ago
Workday Program Manager
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $189K/yr
8+ years expSlalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. They are seeking an experienced Workday Program Manager to lead comprehensive Workday deployments, ensuring maximum value for clients through effective program management and client engagement.
CollaborationConsultingIT ManagementManagement ConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead Program Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Workday implementations, managing scope, timeline, resources, and budget across all HCM and Financials workstreams. Leverage appropriate tools and techniques to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction and alignment of business goals to objectives
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources to ensure successful client delivery. Ensure the highest quality of delivery by adhering to best practices, Slalom delivery standards, and continuously seeking improvement opportunities
Strong Team Building: Promote a culture of trust and cooperation by facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members. Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members to foster a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and empowers team members to take risks and meaningfully contribute to project success
Cross-functional leadership: Oversee consultants to ensure cohesive delivery related to configuration, testing, and deployment activities. Coordinate efforts across multiple teams (incl. technical, functional, change, and client) to ensure seamless project execution
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and collaborate with the delivery team to develop mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges and drive clarity and stakeholder alignment
Be an Expert: Stay current with Workday product updates, industry trends, and competitive landscape to continuously enhance solution offerings. Provide expert guidance on best practices and emerging trends in deployment governance to clients
Sales Support: Support pre-sales activities such as RFP responses and sales leads. Participate in client presentations to articulate the proposed solution and address questions
One Slalom: Collaborate across Slalom practices and offices to deliver a holistic and coordinated solution
Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Workday implementation experience, with proven, deep expertise in leading and managing delivery across HCM and Financials functional areas
8+ years of program management experience
Knowledge of Workday HCM and Financials modules, including best practices for deployment, Workday methodologies, and project and program management tools (e.g., program and project plans, RACI, RAID, status reporting, etc.)
Proven experience in a consulting role, ideally within Workday implementations or similar ERP systems
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, delivery, and product management
Executive presence and ability to effectively and clearly communicate and manage executive-level stakeholder relationships, driving alignment and clarity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including through presentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with track record of delivering quality, innovative solutions
Ability to see around corners thinking about both the big picture and individual needs to help anticipate and mitigate project risks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Workday EM/PM certification required
Proven ability to estimate Workday project scope and timeline accurately
Willingness to travel as required
Preferred
Workday HCM and/or Financials certification preferred
Benefits
Meaningful time off and paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) with a match
A range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
Adoption and fertility assistance
Short/long-term disability
Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
Company
Slalom
Slalom Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm that designs and builds strategies and systems to help its clients
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.69M2013-04-12Series Unknown· $1.69M
Leadership Team
Brad Jackson
CEO
John Tobin
Co-Founder and Executive President, EMEA & APAC
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