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 the State & Local Government sector, responsible for managing customer deployments and overseeing strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government, and possess strong relationship management and project finance 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 customer executive leadership teams while managing budgets, timelines, and risks.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate highly matrixed environments and effectively manage service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Project Director for the State & Local Government sector, responsible for managing customer deployments and overseeing strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, particularly within government, and possess strong relationship management and project finance 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 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 Financials expertise
  • Workday project methodology knowledge

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

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