Workday Project Manager - Dearborn, MI

DTS is looking for experienced Workday Project Manager for a direct client position in Dearborn, MI Role description: Workday Project Manager A senior Project Manager to lead delivery governance for an Adaptive Planning optimization initiative integrated with Workday Financials. This person must bring strong PMO discipline, audit/compliance rigor, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders while partnering closely with Deloitte, who is serving as the implementation partner. The role is focused not only on implementation delivery, but also on post-implementation stabilization, sustainment, and roadmap planning. We need someone who can operate comfortably in a finance-heavy enterprise environment and communicate effectively with business and executive stakeholders. Top Required Skills / Qualifications Strong PMO Governance & Audit-Driven Project Management Experience Experience operating within a formal PMO framework Audit/compliance rigor, artifact collection, traceability, change management, testing coordination, risk/issue management, and executive reporting are critical Enterprise Financial / Planning Implementation Experience Preferred: Adaptive Planning implementation experience Strong plus: Workday Financials exposure If no Adaptive experience, candidates must have: Financial enterprise implementation experience, OR Planning/forecasting platform experience, OR Strong functional finance implementation exposure Stakeholder Management & Communication Ability to facilitate difficult discussions across cross-functional teams Strong executive communication and stakeholder coordination Must be personable, approachable, direct, and able to guide teams without being dismissive Preferred / Differentiating Experience Adaptive Planning optimization or implementation experience Workday Financials experience FP&A / planning / forecasting domain exposure Experience supporting UAT, end-to-end testing, and enterprise integrations Experience working alongside third-party implementation partners (Deloitte specifically mentioned) Candidates who have lived through enterprise implementations and can speak to lessons learned / operational realities Project Context Current project is an Adaptive Planning optimization initiative Existing production environment is already live Previous implementation lacked strong PMO governance, creating the need for this role Technology organization is now responsible for delivery oversight Personality / Cultural Fit Must operate like a true full-time owner of the work Need strong accountability, communication, and responsiveness Candidate should be comfortable working with tenured stakeholders and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics Previous hire failed due to availability/engagement concerns despite having ideal technical background Interview Process First interview conducted jointly by Mary and Jason Potentially two additional interview rounds afterward One later-stage round is more of a stakeholder introduction / red-flag check Team is available to interview immediately DTS offers an excellent compensation package. Contact: Karun Sharma Team Lead Digital Technology Solutions View phone number on click.appcast.io