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.