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 its State & Local Government vertical, responsible for managing customer deployments and ensuring project success through effective leadership and communication. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the State & Local Government sector, and possess strong project management and relationship-building skills. **

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 executive leadership teams while managing budgets, timelines, scope, and risks.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in Workday's project methodology and product suite including HCM, Payroll, and Financials.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for its State & Local Government vertical, responsible for managing customer deployments and ensuring project success through effective leadership and communication. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within the State & Local Government sector, and possess strong project management and relationship-building skills. **

Salary

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

Nice-to-have

  • C-level trust building and influencing skills
  • Passion for customer success
  • Mentoring Engagement Managers
  • Strategic advisory services capability
  • Exceptional relationship management skills

Key Requirements

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

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