Project Director, State & Local Government

Workday

Atlanta, GA, 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 oversee customer deployments and manage project governance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the government sector, combined with expertise in Cloud/SaaS ERP solutions. **

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 deep trust-building skills and the ability to influence at the C-level within a Fortune 500 company culture.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for State & Local Government to oversee customer deployments and manage project governance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the government sector, combined with expertise in Cloud/SaaS ERP solutions. **

Salary

Base: $171,300 - $289,000 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
  • HCM, Payroll, Planning, or Financials expertise
  • Workday project methodology knowledge
  • C-level executive relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for customer success
  • Strong mentorship capabilities
  • Ability to travel 50% or more
  • Experience with strategic sales support
  • Expertise in navigating matrixed environments

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years State & Local Government experience
  • 10+ years professional services experience
  • 5+ years Cloud/SaaS ERP experience
  • Expertise in Workday product suite
  • Project finance and budgeting skills

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