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Kforce has a client, a growing company in the Chandler, AZ area, that is seeking a Senior Workday IT Project Manager. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this exclusive search assignment.
Summary:
The Project Manager manages key client projects with a focus on process improvement initiatives and software implementations. Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
Essential Duties:
Develop a detailed project plans to monitor, track progress, create and maintain
comprehensive project documentation; facilitate planning sessions at various stages of
project lifecycles
Will be in charge of and lead the Workday IT Platform Implementation
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and
long term goals
Will be involved with mergers and acquisitions
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial
analyses
Ensure timely resolution of project roadblocks; Manage and appropriately escalate delivery
impediments, risks, issues, and changes associated with project deliverables
Assign and monitor the work of technical personnel, ensuring that project steps are in
alignment with business objectives, on-time and within budget
Ensure all the required deliverables are produced and reviewed, including the technical
leadership of requirements, management, design, implementation, system integration,
verification, test, quality assurance, delivery, operations, and sustainment of the technical
solution
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
CAPM or PMP certification required
3-5+ years of Project Manager experience with gradually increasing responsibilities and a
demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, artifacts and tools
Workday IT Platform implementation(s) experience
Strong Verbal & Written Communication skills
Leadership experience
Merger/Acquisition experience would be a plus
Demonstrated ability to follow solid project management principles
Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience in business process mapping or operational redesign/improvement
Effective working in a matrixed management environment
Strong communication skills, able to effectively interact with project sponsors, internal
stakeholders, customers, and vendors
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, relationship building skills and ability to achieve
results without direct reporting relationships
Ability to quickly identify and drive to the optimal solution when presented with a series of
constraints
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
