Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $171,300 - $289,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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6+ years state & local government experience
10+ years professional services experience
5+ years cloud saas erp business areas
** Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government vertical, responsible for overseeing customer deployments, managing project governance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within State & Local Government, and a strong understanding of Workday's project methodologies. **

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will lead strategic deployments for the State & Local Government vertical, managing budgets, timelines, and risks.
  • This role requires acting as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership teams while collaborating with sales and resource management teams.
  • Candidates must demonstrate exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to navigate highly matrixed environments to ensure delivery excellence.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government vertical, responsible for overseeing customer deployments, managing project governance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within State & Local Government, and a strong understanding of Workday's project methodologies. **

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $289,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus plus annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years State & Local Government experience
  • 10+ years professional services experience
  • 5+ years Cloud SaaS ERP business areas
  • Workday project methodology expertise
  • HCM Payroll Planning Financials knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influencing skills
  • Passion for customer success
  • Strong executive presence
  • Mentoring engagement managers
  • Collaborative team culture fit

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years working with State & Local Government clients
  • 10+ years of professional services experience
  • 5+ years in multiple Cloud/SaaS ERP business areas
  • Expertise in Workday's project methodology and Product Suite
  • Ability to travel 50% or more of the time

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