Sr Engagement (project, Delivery) Manager - Higher Education

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $122,800 - $184,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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6+ years project managing enterprise erp solutions
Experience implementing workday or similar applications
Managing higher education customer deployments
** Workday is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager for their Higher Education practice, responsible for managing project implementations of their software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the ERP space, particularly in higher education, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves guiding customers through the deployment lifecycle, solution delivery, and issue management for Workday's Higher Education practice.
  • The Engagement Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of project engagements, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and scope while maintaining profitability.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing tools to grow and support for long-term career development.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager for their Higher Education practice, responsible for managing project implementations of their software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the ERP space, particularly in higher education, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $122,800 - $184,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus plus annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years project managing Enterprise ERP solutions
  • Experience implementing Workday or similar applications
  • Managing Higher Education customer deployments
  • Budget management and P&L ownership
  • Executive stakeholder communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Previous consulting experience with software companies
  • Business development and service sales experience
  • Strong influencing and consensus-building abilities
  • Functional and technical experience balance
  • Ability to travel 50 percent or more of the time

Key Requirements

  • Sr Engagement Manager (P4) or Principal Engagement Manager (P5) level
  • 6-8 years of prior consulting experience required
  • Working knowledge of HCM, Financials, or SIS business areas
  • Experience with project management tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheets

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