Workday Project Manager
Company: Phizenix
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced
Workday Project Manager to lead and deliver Workday initiatives
across the organization. This role will be responsible for
end-to-end project execution , including planning, coordination,
risk management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring Workday
programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
The ideal candidate has strong experience managing Workday
implementations, enhancements, or upgrades in complex enterprise
environments and is comfortable working with distributed,
cross-functional teams in a remote setup. Key Responsibilities Lead
and manage Workday projects from initiation through delivery,
including implementations, enhancements, integrations, and
upgrades. Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones,
budgets, risks, and dependencies . Coordinate with HR, Finance, IT,
Workday partners, and vendors to ensure successful delivery.
Facilitate project governance, status reporting, and
executive-level communication. Identify and mitigate project risks,
issues, and resource constraints. Ensure alignment with Workday
best practices , compliance, and organizational standards. Oversee
testing, cutover planning, deployment, and post-go-live support
activities. Support change management, training coordination, and
user adoption initiatives. Required Qualifications 7 years of
experience as a Project Manager delivering enterprise technology or
SaaS projects. Strong hands-on experience managing Workday projects
, including at least one full lifecycle implementation or major
upgrade. Solid understanding of Workday modules such as HCM, Core
HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Financials, or Integrations.
Proven experience managing cross-functional, global teams in a
remote environment. Strong knowledge of project management
methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid). Excellent
communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project
management certification. Experience working with Workday
implementation partners or system integrators . Familiarity with
Workday integrations (EIBs, Studio, third-party systems).
Experience managing long-term contract engagements .
Keywords: Phizenix, Watsonville , Workday Project Manager, IT / Software / Systems , San Francisco, California
