Engagement Manager

. Become a guide in Workday's Implementation Methodology and demonstrate it on all engagements .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $129,000 - $193,400 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

Key responsibilities & impact

Become a guide in Workday's Implementation Methodology and demonstrate it on all engagements
Lead the implementation of 3 - 5 simultaneous projects
Show strength in the Workday product suite – Financials, HCM, and/or Payroll
Participate in the sales cycle to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW
Provide guidance and mentoring to those Professional Service resources working on their implementations
Ensure projects are accurately planned, staffed and tight management of scope and budget/resource forecasting
Work with the internal customer project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes
Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings
Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday standard methodologies
Be a liaison for professional services when interacting with sales and/or development
Find opportunities to position other service offerings
Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation
Assist in the transition of the customer from professional services to product support
Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW
Present clients with change orders in the event they're asking Workday to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW

What you’ll need

2+ years’ experience of project management with HCM, Payroll, or Financial implementations
2+ years of experience implementing Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or similar applications
Consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software company
Solid grasp with at least one of the following business areas: Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable or Services procurement
Project Management experience
Excellent communication, organization, time management, and social skills
Passion for customer service
Business development skills
Knowledge of Internet technology and cloud-based applications
Previous service sales experience a plus
Ability to travel up to 50%

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

WorkdayHCMPayrollFinancialsProject ManagementOracleSAPPeopleSoftCloud-based applicationsInternet technology

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationTime managementSocial skillsCustomer serviceBusiness developmentMentoringLeadershipProblem-solvingLiaison