Workday Project Manager

Workday Project Manager

At Strada, possibility isn't just a promise – it's the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

As a Workday Project Manager, you will help drive results for our Clients by overseeing all implementation stages of Workday cloud solutions (HR, Finance, or Payroll) - from project scoping, planning and budgeting, through governance and execution, to go-live and stabilisation.

Location is home-based with occasional travel to Client sites across Europe (up to 40%).

Your Impact as a Workday Project Manager:

• Project Delivery: Work with the Client Project Managers to manage Workday implementations through the various lifecycle stages, from project planning through design and delivery. Agree upon and actively manage key milestones, deliverables, roles and responsibilities.
• Resource & Budget Management: Onboard project resources, maintain forecasts, track budgets, and control project scope to prevent scope creep.
• Stakeholder Communication: Develop strong and trusting relationships and serve as the primary liaison between clients, Strada executives and project teams, as well as Workday (when needed).
• Team Management: Manage and guide the Strada project team(s) throughout the project.
• Risk Management: Identify project dependencies, anticipate potential delays, and establish risk mitigation strategies.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports and RAID logs.
• Continuous improvement: Leverage Strada Workday deployment methodologies and tools, document lessons learned, suggest improvements and proactively address issues.

Your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing software implementation projects within Workday, Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP or similar applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (required), plus one other European language: German / French / Spanish / Italian (preferred)
• Strong stakeholder and team management skills
• Commercial acumen – understanding the drivers and effectively managing project budgets and forecasts to maximise revenue and profitability
• Problem solving skills and solution-oriented attitude
• Experience of working in international and virtual teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent change
• If not already Workday certified, you will be supported to obtain and maintain the Workday Project Manager certification

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts Strada's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.