Meridian Partners · 1 week ago
Workday Engagement Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expMeridian Partners, LLC is a minority-owned, fast-growing consulting firm that specializes in modernizing and maximizing ERP and Workday investments for various sectors. They are seeking a seasoned Workday Engagement Manager to oversee the delivery of Workday implementation programs, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while building strong client relationships.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyLegalSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle
Build trusted advisor relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and proactive communication
Drive strategic discussions on project objectives, success measures, and long-term roadmap alignment
Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery, including project planning, resourcing, financial management, and risk mitigation
Apply Meridian’s Workday Delivery Framework (MDF) and Workday Delivery Implementation Methodology to ensure consistent execution across all project phases
Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive status updates, and issue/risk reviews
Lead cross-functional teams including Solution Leads, Functional Consultants, and Technical Specialists
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Provide mentorship and professional development for project team members and emerging leaders within the Workday Practice
Ensure deliverables meet Meridian’s internal quality assurance standards and contractual obligations
Drive adherence to scope, schedule, and budget through proactive change and risk management
Champion repeatable best practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Meridian’s project delivery framework
Support pre-sales and business development activities, including RFP responses, scoping, and project estimation
Identify expansion opportunities within existing clients to promote long-term partnerships and Workday optimization initiatives
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and cross-practice collaboration across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Integrations
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Workday full-cycle implementation experience
3+ years experience as an EM/PM in Public Sector, managing multiple, concurrent Workday deployments for state or local agencies
Strong knowledge of Workday delivery methodology, governance, and best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
PMP or Workday Project Management certification required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
Generous time off and flexible remote environment
401(k) with company match that immediately vests
Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP
Company-paid life insurance
Company
Meridian Partners
8(a), SAP, Oracle, ERP, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christina Bell, sHRBP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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