Workday Engagement Manager (EM/PM) certification and related functional certification(s)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates in-depth level abilities and proven record of success with managing the identification and addressing of client needs:

• Leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts by directing and managing activities across multiple work streams and initiatives to a defined scope and budget;

• Providing recommendations based on leading practices and relevant industry experience;

• Working across business (i.e., Finance/ Accounting or Human Resources) and technology stakeholders;

• Leveraging functional knowledge and industry-standard methodologies, tools and approaches;

• Collaborating, communicating and presenting across all levels of leadership and stakeholder groups to drive strategic direction and accountability for large global teams;

• Developing integrated project plans and managing cross-functional dependencies;

• Monitoring project risks, identifying gaps and recommending areas for improvement;

• Leading workstream level project managers;

• Utilizing creative problem-solving to devise solutions and drive execution;

• Managing program budgets to monitor forecast and actuals;

• Possessing an individual commitment to continuous improvement through innovation and simplification; 

• Identifies and addresses client needs while building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials;

• Participating and leading client discussions and meetings;

• Managing engagements or dedicated workstreams, including preparing concise, accurate documents and maintaining project economics while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated issues;

• Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;

• Answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff; and,

• Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.