Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $171,300 - $256,900 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in the office/field and 50% remote)
6+ years state & local government client 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 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on managing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services and a strong background in Cloud/SaaS ERP systems, particularly in HCM, Payroll, and Financials

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will lead the overall management of customer deployments within the State & Local Government vertical, ensuring strategic delivery excellence.
  • This role requires acting as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership teams while managing budgets, timelines, scope, and risks for a portfolio of projects.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in Workday's project methodology and product suite including HCM, Payroll, Planning, and Financials to drive successful outcomes.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government vertical in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on managing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services and a strong background in Cloud/SaaS ERP systems, particularly in HCM, Payroll, and Financials.

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $256,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influencing skills
  • Passion for customer success
  • Strong executive presence and communication
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers capability
  • Navigating highly matrixed environments

Key Requirements

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

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