
Project Director – State & Local Government
WillHire
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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Salary
💰 $171,300 - $256,900 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Manage a portfolio of projects, including Workday primed and partner primed projects
- Manage budget, timeline, scope and risks for assigned portfolio of projects
- Monitor project forecasts, and compliance with departmental policies on project governance
- Act as trusted advisor for the customer's executive leadership team, including participation in Steering Committee meetings
- Work with Resource Management and Consulting Managers to staff project teams and act as escalation point for project staffing issues
- Assist with sales to provide expertise on deployment approaches, input into project staffing plans and SOW’s
- Conduct project assessments on strategic projects
- Provide advisory services on strategic projects
- Review project change orders to ensure they are adequately documented and executed
- Collaborate across projects in the portfolio to help bring consistency and delivery excellence across the business
- Lead internal initiatives that support practice development
- Mentor Engagement Managers through continuous coaching on Workday methodology, processes and policies
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience (6+ years) working with clients in State & Local Government
- 10+ years of professional services experience
- 5+ years of experience with multiple Cloud/ SaaS ERP business areas, including: HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials
- Expert at building deep trust and influencing at the C-level
- Demonstrated expertise in Workday’s project methodology and Product Suite HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials highly preferred
- Project Management experience
- Experience navigating highly matrixed environments
- Passion for customer success
- Proven ability to effectively manage service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction through streamlined processes, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on meeting expectations
- Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment
- Strong project finance skills, including budgeting, cost control, and financial risk assessment to ensure projects remain on track and within budget
- Demonstrated executive presence, including strong communication skills, confidence, and the ability to inspire and influence others
- Ability to travel 50% or more of the time.
Benefits
- Workday Bonus Plan
- Role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
WorkdayCloud ERPSaaSHCMPayrollPlanningFinancialsProject ManagementBudgetingCost Control
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementCustomer SuccessInfluencingCommunicationMentoringCollaborationLeadershipCoachingTrust BuildingExecutive Presence