Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $171,300 - $289,000 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, responsible for managing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly in the government 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 exceptional ability to staff project teams and resolve resource challenges in highly matrixed environments.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government sector, responsible for managing customer deployments and ensuring project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly in the government 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 available

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

Nice-to-have

  • C-level executive influence skills
  • Strong relationship management capabilities
  • Passion for customer success
  • Mentoring engagement managers
  • Strategic advisory services

Key Requirements

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

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