Project Manager – HRIS & Workday Strategy; Non-Sponsorship eligible position

Position: Project Manager – HRIS & Workday Strategy (Non-Sponsorship eligible position)
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* Who We Are:

** Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  Project Manager – HRIS & Workday Strategy (Non-Sponsorship eligible position)
** Project Manager – HRIS & Workday Strategy
**** Position Summary
** Mueller is seeking a strategic and experienced Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide HRIS initiatives that advance the long-term roadmap of the HRIS function. This role is responsible for managing complex, cross-functional programs that optimize and expand Workday HCM capabilities, including job architecture, timekeeping, payroll integrations, and third-party vendor solutions. The Project Manager will serve as a key partner to HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders, ensuring HR technology initiatives are delivered in alignment with organizational strategy, compliance requirements, and future-state HR operating models.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and govern a portfolio of HRIS initiatives supporting the HR technology roadmap, including Workday module implementations, enhancements, system integrations, and vendor transitions
* Translate HR and business strategy into executable project plans that drive standardization, scalability, and long-term value
* Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance leaders to prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and align resources across multiple programs
* Oversee Workday configuration efforts, integrations with third-party systems, data governance, and platform optimization
* Manage relationships with external vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators, ensuring accountability and delivery quality
* Drive organizational change by leading stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption strategies
* Identify and mitigate risks related to compliance, payroll accuracy, data integrity, and system performance
* Establish and maintain project governance, metrics, and executive-level reporting to support informed decision-making
* Continuously assess HRIS capabilities and recommend improvements that support evolving business needs and regulatory requirements
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
* 5+ years of progressive project management experience, with significant experience leading enterprise HRIS or Workday initiatives
* Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including module implementations, integrations, and platform optimization
* Solid understanding of core HR, payroll, timekeeping, and job architecture concepts
* Demonstrated success leading complex organizational change and driving adoption of new systems and processes
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and vendors in a highly matrixed environment
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Project management certification (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent)
* Experience building or executing multi-year HRIS or digital HR roadmaps
* Prior experience managing third-party integrations and decommissioning legacy systems
* Familiarity with HR compliance, audit readiness, and data governance…