Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $171,300 - $256,900 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully 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 division, responsible for overseeing customer deployments, managing project teams, and ensuring successful service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government sectors, and possess strong relationship management skills

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will lead the overall management of customer deployments within the State & Local Government vertical.
  • This role requires acting as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership teams while managing budgets, timelines, and risks.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate highly matrixed environments and mentor engagement managers on Workday methodology.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government division, responsible for overseeing customer deployments, managing project teams, and ensuring successful service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government sectors, and possess strong relationship management skills.

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
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers
  • Exceptional relationship management skills
  • Strong executive presence

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years State & Local Government experience
  • 10+ years professional services experience
  • 5+ years Cloud SaaS ERP experience
  • Expertise in Workday HCM Payroll Planning Financials
  • Ability to travel 50% or more

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