Workday Engagement Manager / Project Manager
IBM · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Lead Workday solution projects end-to-end.
- Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
- Coordinate diverse project stakeholders effectively.
- Lead and develop high-performing project teams.
- Deliver projects according to contract and charter.
About the role
About IBM Consulting
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 Workday Project Manager
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. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- Workday Project Management
- Project Planning
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Workday Solutions Delivery
- Contractual Deliverables
- Executive Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Agile Methodologies
Skills & topics
- Workday Project Manager
- Project Management
- Workday Solutions
- IBM Consulting
- Agile
- Waterfall
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Contract Management
- US Remote
- Hybrid Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Workday project management experience and leadership skills.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your ability to manage scope, budget, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate Workday knowledge: Detail your experience with Workday solutions delivery.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your project leadership and problem-solving approaches.
- Understand IBM's culture: Research their focus on client relationships and innovation.
Technical preparation
Master Workday's core modules and functionalities.,Practice managing project plans and budgets.,Study Agile and Waterfall methodologies.,Prepare to discuss Workday implementation experience.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging project you managed.,How do you handle difficult stakeholders?,Tell me about leading a project team.,How do you ensure project success?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Workday Project Manager at IBM?
- As a Workday Project Manager at IBM, you will lead project teams in delivering Workday solutions, manage project plans, budgets, scope, schedule, and contractual deliverables. You will also coordinate stakeholders, lead your project team, and collaborate closely with executives.
- What is the required experience for the Workday Project Manager role at IBM?
- IBM requires deep expertise in project management, including managing large-scale projects, budgets, and schedules. Strong experience with Workday solutions delivery, leadership, stakeholder management, and contract management is also essential.
- Is this a remote position for the Workday Project Manager role at IBM?
- This Workday Project Manager role can be performed from anywhere in the US. However, leaders are expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, and traveling will be required based on business demands.
- What is the preferred education for this IBM Workday Project Manager job?
- The preferred education for this Workday Project Manager position at IBM is a Bachelor's Degree.
- What are some preferred technical skills for a Workday Project Manager at IBM?
- Preferred technical skills include Workday solution knowledge (configuration, testing, deployment), familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile or Waterfall, and contract negotiation skills.
- How important is client-facing experience for this IBM Workday Project Manager role?
- Client-facing experience is crucial as IBM Consulting focuses on long-term client relationships. You'll be collaborating closely with clients and managing their projects, so demonstrating strong client management skills is key.
- Does IBM offer career development for Project Managers?
- Yes, IBM Consulting's culture focuses on long-term career development. They encourage curiosity, exploring new ideas, and provide support for your professional growth while valuing your unique skills.
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