Project Manager

Agilysis is seeking an experienced Workday Project Manager with a strong background in delivering HR, Payroll, Finance, or similar ERP system implementations and enhancements. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end project execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of Workday or similar enterprise system initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle implementation, upgrade, or enhancement projects for Workday or similar HRIS / ERP platforms.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and change management activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Facilitate project governance, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, functional teams, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
• Provide regular executive-level updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive decision-making and conflict resolution across teams.

Functional & Technical Coordination

• Work closely with Workday functional leads across HCM, Payroll, Finance, Integrations, and Reporting modules.
• Coordinate testing phases including SIT, UAT, and production deployment.
• Support data migration, integration strategy, and release management processes.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, governance standards, and compliance requirements.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

• Identify opportunities to optimize system processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Establish project management standards, documentation templates, and delivery frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience in Workday or similar HR, Payroll, Finance, or ERP systems.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise software implementations or transformations.
• Strong understanding of HRIS, Payroll, or Financial systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong risk management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.