Workday Payroll SME
Remote (must be able to travel to Knoxville, TN 2-3x/Quarter)
6 Months
Video
No H1B
REQUIRED SKILLS
MUST HAVE: Very Strong experience in payroll processes through Workday
MUST HAVE: Workday end-to-end implementation experience
MUST HAVE: Workday integrations and HCM transformation projects
Large-scale Project / Program Management leadership
Executive stakeholder management and governance
KPMG partnership experience preferred
Job Duties
Facilitate project chartering, drive alignment and set expectations
Define, baseline, maintain and communication schedules
Create and manage cost budgets and estimates, and track and communicate actuals on a defined cadence
Proactively drive identification and assessment of risks. Drive appropriate risk responses and ensure closure
Support teams to resolve issues with urgency and quality
Develop and execute an effective change control process
Establish a project governance structure appropriate for project size
Teach, advocate and coach others on the use and benefit of project management competencies and skillsets
Optimize the framework and tools by providing continuous improvement
Ensure readiness, sustainability and value realization metrics are in place
Have a defined resource plan with clear roles and responsibilities
Manage vendor and third-party partners
Ensure project status updates are clear, concise, timely and accurate
Facilitate and lead effective meetings. Create and deliver effective written and verbal communication
Perform conflict resolution and negotiation in a professional manner
Qualifications
B.S. or equivalent degree in Business Management, Business Administration or related field
5-10 years in progressive project experience in large, more complex initiatives in large highly matrixed organizations or through management consulting practices
Sound experience in delivery of initiatives leveraging multiple delivery practices & tools
PMP and Agile certifications highly preferred