Sr Engagement (project, Delivery) Manager - Higher Education

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $122,800 - $184,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% remote, 50% in-office/field)
6+ years project managing enterprise erp solutions
Experience implementing workday or similar applications
Knowledge of hcm, financials, or sis business areas
Workday is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager in Higher Education to oversee project management and implementation of their ERP solutions for educational institutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management, particularly within the higher education sector, and have a strong background in ERP solutions

Job Summary

  • This role involves guiding customers through the deployment lifecycle and solution delivery for Workday's Higher Education practice.
  • The Engagement Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of project engagements while ensuring projects are delivered within budget and scope.
  • 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 in Higher Education to oversee project management and implementation of their ERP solutions for educational institutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management, particularly within the higher education sector, and have a strong background in ERP solutions.

Salary

Base: $122,800 - $184,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years project managing Enterprise ERP solutions
  • Experience implementing Workday or similar applications
  • Knowledge of HCM, Financials, or SIS business areas
  • Prior consulting experience with software companies
  • Managing customer deployments and issue resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Business development and service sales experience
  • Executive presence and persuasive communication skills
  • Ability to travel 50 percent or more of the time
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheets
  • Overseeing third-party vendors on projects

Key Requirements

  • Sr Engagement Manager (P4) or Principal Engagement Manager (P5) level
  • 6-8 years of experience in Higher Education ERP implementation
  • Demonstrable experience in internal or external consulting
  • Working knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS)

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