Workday Engagement Manager / Project Manager

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your Role And Responsibilities As a Project Manager: Workday, you will lead a project team in delivering Workday solutions, ensuring that the project is completed according to the project charter or contract. You will hold performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables. Manage Project Plan and Budget: Develop and manage the project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements, including both IBM and client employees and third‑party vendors. Coordinate Stakeholders: Coordinate and manage the various stakeholders, including the Delivery Leader and Workday and Account Executives, to deliver the project on time and within budget. Deliver Project Solutions: Ensure that the project is delivered according to the project charter or contract, meeting the required scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables. Lead Project Team: Lead a project team in delivering Workday solutions, providing strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Collaborate with Executives: Work closely with the Delivery Leader and Workday and Account Executives in delivering the overall program. Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week subject to business needs. This role can be performed from anywhere in the US and traveling will be required based on business demands. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise Deep Expertise in Project Management: Proven experience in managing large‑scale projects, including developing and managing project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements. Experience with Workday Solutions: Strong background in delivering Workday solutions, including managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables. Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing project teams, providing strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Stakeholder Management: Experience in coordinating and managing various stakeholders, including executives, clients, and third‑party vendors. Contract Management: Familiarity with managing contractual deliverables and ensuring project completion according to the project charter or contract. Preferred Technical And Professional Experience Workday Solution Knowledge: Experience with Workday solutions, including configuration, testing, and deployment, would be beneficial in delivering high‑quality projects. Project Management Methodologies: Familiarity with various project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, would be advantageous in managing large‑scale projects. Contract Negotiation Skills: Experience with contract negotiation and management would be valuable in ensuring project completion according to the project charter or contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM