Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $171,300 - $289,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid (50% in-office or field presence required)
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 to lead customer deployments and manage project governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the public sector, and will thrive in a collaborative, flexible work environment

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 mentor engagement managers on Workday methodologies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government sector to lead customer deployments and manage project governance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the public sector, and will thrive in a collaborative, flexible work environment.

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $289,000 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 proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influence skills
  • Passion for customer success
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers
  • Strategic sales support capabilities
  • Exceptional relationship management

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years State & Local Government experience
  • 10+ years professional services experience
  • 5+ years Cloud SaaS ERP experience
  • Expertise in Workday product suite
  • Ability to travel 50% or more

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