Project Management Office (PMO) Lead

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Lead PMO governance, escalation, and executive reporting.
Lead the project management office and oversee the work and deliverables of the PMO office of up to 7-10 team members.
Hybrid role (on site required as needed)
Serve as the client’s primary Workday SME
Represent the client’s requirements and decisions across all SI-led activities, including planning, design, configuration, testing, training, deployment, go-live, and hypercare.
Oversee program risks, issues, dependencies, and readiness for major milestones.
Review and validate project plans, solution designs, testing outcomes, and cutover readiness.
Facilitate Executive Steering Committee meetings and deliver clear status reporting.
Ensure security, risk, controls, data conversion, training, and support models are reviewed and approved prior to go-live.
Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of experience leading large-scale ERP implementations.
8+ years experience working within Workday implementations
5+ years of Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll or payroll integrations.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Program Manager or PMO Lead (not solely a task-level project manager).
Experience working in public-sector or highly regulated environments strongly preferred.
Familiarity with unionized workforces, complex labor rules, and governance structures is highly desirable.
Strong executive communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications

PMP or similar project/program management certification
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree preferred.
Workday certifications or equivalent implementation experience
Experience with workforce software implementations
Additional requirements:

Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Local in the Chicagoland area
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including:

Performance Bonus Eligible
401(k) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, fixed holidays, parental leave.