Virtual Connect Solutions ยท 1 day ago
Workday Program Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $80/hr
12+ years expVirtual Connect Solutions is seeking a Workday Program Manager to lead the implementation of enterprise financial systems. The role involves managing cross-functional delivery and ensuring that the program meets business objectives through effective leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end Workday Financials implementation, owning scope, outcomes, and delivery accountability
Apply hands-on enterprise finance system knowledge to guide solution design, sequencing, and execution decisions
Ensure finance business requirements are accurately translated into system configuration and implementation plans
Act as a trusted partner to Finance leadership rather than a delivery coordinator
Serve as the primary point of accountability across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Tax, Internal Audit, and IT teams
Lead and govern the third-party Workday system integrator, holding them accountable for design quality, delivery timelines, and outcomes
Facilitate working sessions to review and validate functional design, data models, integrations, and financial controls
Develop and manage the integrated program plan, including milestones, dependencies, and critical path
Build and manage resource and capacity models across internal teams and external vendors
Own budget tracking, forecasts, and variance management
Drive disciplined scope control, change management, and decision governance throughout the program lifecycle
Manage execution using JIRA for work tracking and Confluence for documentation, governance artifacts, and decision logs
Oversee system integration testing, user acceptance testing, parallel runs, cutover planning, and go-live readiness
Ensure data migration, reconciliation, and financial reporting accuracy meet enterprise finance and audit standards
Provide clear, executive-ready program communications that translate technical and financial complexity into actionable insights
Proactively escalate risks, design issues, dependencies, and trade-offs with recommended options and impacts
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience delivering enterprise finance systems
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following roles within enterprise financial systems delivery: Business Systems Analyst (Finance or ERP), Functional or Technical Lead (ERP or Financial Systems), or Product Manager or Product Owner for Finance Platforms
Demonstrated progression from hands-on system roles into program leadership
Proven experience leading large-scale ERP or financial management system implementations, with Workday strongly preferred
Strong understanding of enterprise finance domains including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Financial Reporting, internal and controls
Experience supporting SOX, audit, and internal control requirements within financial systems
Experience operating in large, complex, multi-entity or global enterprise environments
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification
Preferred
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Company
Virtual Connect Solutions
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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