Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $171,300 - $256,900 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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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 sector, tasked with overseeing customer deployments and ensuring successful project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly in the public sector, along with expertise in Workday’s solutions. **

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will lead the overall management of customer deployments within the State & Local Government vertical, ensuring strategic alignment and governance.
  • This role requires acting as a trusted advisor to customer executive leadership teams while managing budgets, timelines, scope, and risks for a portfolio of projects.
  • Candidates must demonstrate exceptional ability to staff project teams, resolve resource challenges, and mentor Engagement Managers through continuous coaching on Workday methodologies.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government sector, tasked with overseeing customer deployments and ensuring successful project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly in the public sector, along with expertise in Workday’s solutions. **

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $256,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options

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 executive influence and trust building
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers on methodology
  • Passion for customer success and delivery excellence
  • Ability to navigate highly matrixed environments
  • Strong relationship management with partners

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years working with State & Local Government clients
  • 10+ years professional services experience
  • 5+ years experience with Cloud/SaaS ERP business areas
  • Expertise in Workday's project methodology and Product Suite
  • Ability to travel 50% or more of the time

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