Sr Engagement (project, Delivery) Manager - Higher Education

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $122,800 - $184,200 usd (atlanta); base: $11...
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6+ years project managing enterprise erp solutions
Experience implementing workday or similar applications
Working knowledge of hcm, financials, or sis business areas
** Workday is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager for its Higher Education practice to oversee project implementations and ensure a positive customer experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly with ERP solutions, and will thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. **

Job Summary

  • As a Fortune 500 company, Workday is shaping the future of work with a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm.
  • The Engagement Manager will guide customers through the deployment lifecycle, solution delivery, and issue management while ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate competency in the Workday Platform and Student product suites with full project P&L ownership.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Senior Engagement Manager for its Higher Education practice to oversee project implementations and ensure a positive customer experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly with ERP solutions, and will thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. **

Salary

Base: $122,800 - $184,200 USD (Atlanta); Base: $116,600 - $207,200 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years project managing Enterprise ERP solutions
  • Experience implementing Workday or similar applications
  • Working knowledge of HCM, Financials, or SIS business areas
  • Managing customer experience through deployments
  • Budget ownership and P&L responsibility

Nice-to-have

  • Previous service sales experience is a plus
  • Business development experience
  • Ability to inspire and influence others
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Travel 50 percent or more of the time

Key Requirements

  • Sr Engagement Manager (P4) or Principal Engagement Manager (P5) title
  • 6-8 years of prior consulting experience
  • Demonstrable experience in Higher Education customer base
  • Working knowledge of at least one: HCM, Financials, or SIS

Work Rights

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