Workday Program Manager

Our healthcare client on the East Coast is seeking an experienced Workday Program Manager to guide their team for the next 2+ years as they undergo a Workday implementation project. This contract position would begin in June 2024 and will require up to 50% on-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the Workday ERP system across Finance, HCM, Payroll, SCM, and Adaptive Planning modules.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, including consultants, analysts, and other IT staff, to ensure timely and within-budget delivery of the project.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the healthcare client and the Workday implementation teams, facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Develop and oversee detailed project schedules, including milestones and deliverables, while identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the project budget, ensuring optimal use of resources and financial compliance.
• Organize and lead steering committee and stakeholder meetings to report on project progress, decisions, and strategic alignment.
• Ensure that the Workday implementation meets the specific needs of the healthcare system, including compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and support for change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of the new systems within the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale Workday implementations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations and associated financial, human resource, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and timelines.
• Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) and/or Workday-specific credentials are highly desirable.
  
  

Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at www.healthcareitleaders.com .

Healthcare IT Leaders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.