Project Director, State & Local Government

Responsibilities:

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

About You

Basic Qualifications:

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

Other Qualifications:

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