Workday Program Manager, Senior Manager
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 60%
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.
In Workday programme management at PwC, you will focus on overseeing and managing large-scale Workday implementation projects within an organisation. Working in Workday programme management will involve coordinating multiple projects, resources, and stakeholders to enable successful delivery of Workday solutions.You will work closely with business leaders, project managers, and technical teams to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and mitigate risks.
Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate.You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Business Application Consulting team, you are responsible for leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts by directing and managing activities across multiple work streams and initiatives to a defined scope and budget. As a Senior Manager, you guide large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence.You interact with clients at a senior level, leveraging your influence and knowledge to deliver quality results, while motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems and develop successful, diverse, and inclusive teams.
Responsibilities- Lead enterprise-wide transformation efforts across multiple initiatives
- Direct and manage activities within defined scope and budget
- Guide large projects with a focus on achieving results
- Innovate processes to maintain operational excellence
- Interact with clients at a strategic level to deliver quality outcomes
- Leverage influence and knowledge to motivate and coach teams
- Solve complex problems while developing top-performing teams
- Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment
- Bachelor's Degree
- 8 years of Workday project management experience
- Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Organizational Management preferred
- Workday Engagement Manager (EM/PM) certification and related functional certification(s)
- Leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts
- Providing recommendations based on industry experience
- Collaborating across business and technology stakeholders
- Developing integrated project plans
- Monitoring project risks and recommending improvements
- Managing program budgets and monitoring forecasts
- Coaching staff and providing feedback
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The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance