Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $171,300 - $256,900 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office/field, 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 State & Local Government to oversee customer deployments and ensure successful project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the State & Local Government sector, and will 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 deep trust-building capabilities at the C-level and possess expert knowledge of Workday's project methodology.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Project Director for State & Local Government to oversee customer deployments and ensure successful project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the State & Local Government sector, and will possess strong leadership and 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
  • HCM, Payroll, Planning, or Financials expertise
  • Workday project methodology knowledge
  • C-level executive relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for customer success
  • Ability to inspire and influence others
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills
  • Experience navigating matrixed environments
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years working with State & Local Government clients
  • 10+ years of professional services experience
  • 5+ years experience with Cloud/SaaS ERP business areas
  • Expertise in Workday HCM, Payroll, Planning, or Financials
  • Ability to travel 50% or more of the time

Work Rights

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