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 State & Local Government to manage customer deployments, providing leadership, governance, and project oversight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly with government clients, and possess strong relationship management and project finance skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Project Director will lead a portfolio of strategic deployments for State & Local Government clients while acting as a trusted advisor to their executive leadership teams.
  • This role requires managing budgets, timelines, scope, and risks while collaborating with sales and resource management teams to assemble high-performing project teams.
  • Workday offers a culture rooted in integrity and empathy, providing employees with the tools to grow and the support of a company invested in their long-term development.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for State & Local Government to manage customer deployments, providing leadership, governance, and project oversight. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly with government clients, and possess strong relationship management and project finance skills. **

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $289,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus plus 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
  • Expertise in Workday project methodology
  • HCM Payroll Planning Financials domain knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influencing skills
  • Passion for customer success
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers
  • Exceptional relationship management skills
  • Strong executive presence and communication

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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