Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, GA, 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 their State & Local Government division, responsible for overseeing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government sectors, and possess strong leadership and 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 effectively manage service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for their State & Local Government division, responsible for overseeing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government sectors, and possess strong leadership and relationship management skills. **

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $289,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influencing
  • Passion for customer success
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers
  • Strategic advisory services
  • Exceptional relationship management skills

Key Requirements

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

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