Workday Project Manager
6 months
Irvine California 92612 (Onsite)
Job Description
Position Overview: The Workday Project Manager will be a key internal advocate and leader for the successful implementation of Workday’s Time, Attendance, and Scheduling modules. This role involves working closely with external system implementors and internal stakeholders to ensure that the solutions are tailored to our global operations and warehouse environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Oversight:
- Act as the internal project lead for the implementation of Workday’s Time, Attendance, and Scheduling modules.
- Provide input to overall project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with external system implementors to ensure alignment with project goals and requirements.
Collaboration & Coordination:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the company and system implementors, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Facilitate meetings and workshops with implementors, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather requirements and resolve issues.
- Manage and track project progress, addressing any deviations from the plan and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Configuration & Customization:
- Oversee the configuration and customization of Workday modules to fit organizational needs, particularly in relation to global warehouse operations.
- Ensure proper integration with existing systems, such as payroll and HR systems.
- Work closely with implementors to address and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.
Training & Change Management:
- Oversee the development and implementation of a training plan for end-users and managers and HR, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and system adoption.
- Support change management efforts to facilitate smooth transitions and user acceptance.
- Ensure the creation of comprehensive documentation for system processes, configurations, and user guides.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
- Ensure that the implementation meets all relevant regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Coordinate end user testing to validate system performance and accuracy.
- Stay informed about Workday updates and best practices to ensure optimal system use and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing global Workday projects, specifically with Time, Attendance, and Scheduling modules.
- Experience working with external system implementors and managing global implementations.
- Strong understanding of timekeeping and scheduling needs in pack-and-ship warehouse environments.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, coordinate across multiple teams, and deliver results on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of global compliance and labor laws is a plus.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
