Virtual Connect Solutions · 23 hours ago
Workday Program Manager
Lincolnshire, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $75/hr
12+ years expVirtual Connect Solutions is seeking a domain-experienced Program Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of the Workday Financial Management system for a large, multi-business enterprise. The role involves translating complex finance requirements into executable delivery plans and leading cross-functional execution with stakeholders and a third-party Workday implementation partner to ensure measurable business outcomes.
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
Serve 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 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
Deliver concise, 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 business impacts
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience delivering enterprise finance systems, including at least 2 end-to-end Workday Financial implementations
Demonstrated career progression from hands-on finance system roles into program leadership. Proven experience leading large-scale ERP or financial management system implementations, Workday strongly preferred
Proven experience with Workday Financials and strong understanding of core finance domains including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Financial Reporting, internal controls, etc
Experience supporting SOX, audit, and internal control requirements within financial systems
Experience operating in large, complex, multi-entity or global enterprise environments
Proven experience managing system integrators and third-party vendors
Hands-on experience using JIRA, Confluence, and enterprise delivery tools
Strong Executive Stakeholder Communication, Risk, Dependency, and Change Management
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification preferred
Company
Virtual Connect Solutions
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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