Job DescriptionJob Description
P roject Manager, Workday Financials Implementation
Contract 12 months
Location Hybrid, 3 days on site in Irvine, CA
Snapshot
Own the US workstream for a Workday Financials rollout. Keep regional finance aligned with the global program, reduce noise for SMEs, and deliver on time.
What you will do
- Serve as the primary bridge between the US region and the central program
- Plan and run regional work for data migration and validation
- Partner on integrations design and configuration reviews
- Lead UAT planning, execution, and defect management
- Orchestrate cutover planning and day-of execution
- Drive hypercare support and close out issues quickly
- Maintain action logs, RAID, and concise leadership updates
What success looks like
Regional plan baselined and tracked to milestonesWeekly dashboards and status reports delivered consistentlyUAT and cutover readiness checklists completed on scheduleHypercare issue log owned with clear resolvers and datesWhat you bring
Proven project management experience in finance transformation or ERP deploymentsStrong understanding of Workday Financials and core finance processesBackground in accounting or finance; CPA or equivalent is a plusExcellent communication and stakeholder management with strong organizationAble to work independently and juggle multiple prioritiesBased in or able to work from Irvine, CA on the stated hybrid scheduleWhy this role
High visibility, clear scope within the Nexus workstream, and a chance to make the rollout smoother for leadership and SMEs while partnering closely with a global team.