Senior Technical Project Manager - Workday Financials

Senior Technical Project Manager - Workday Financials

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Type Contract

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Posted May 20, 2026

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Project Manager with deep expertise in Workday Financials implementations to lead complex, enterprise-level ERP initiatives. This role requires a highly proactive leader who can drive execution, enforce accountability, and elevate delivery performance across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical project leadership, executive communication, and hands-on delivery rigor, with a proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end ERP Financial Management implementations.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Workday Financials (Financial Management) implementations and enhancements
• Drive project execution across planning, design, build, test, deployment, and post-go-live support
• Hold teams accountable for deliverables, timelines, and quality standards
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Provide clear, concise executive-level reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment across business, technical, and vendor teams
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations, scope, and priorities
• Implement and maintain project governance, controls, and best practices
• Foster a high-performance environment by driving urgency, ownership, and accountability
• Manage hybrid delivery teams using Waterfall, Agile, and blended methodologies

• 15+ years of Project Management experience, with a strong technical delivery background
• Proven success leading ERP Financial Systems implementations, preferably Workday Financial Management (not just HCM)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, enterprise-scale programs
• Strong expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery models
• Excellent executive presence with experience presenting to C-level and senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate:
  • Project status
  • Risks and mitigation strategies
  • Dependencies and impacts
• Proven ability to drive teams, enforce accountability, and proactively solve problems
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including vendors and system integrators

• Prior experience in Auto Finance, Financial Services, or lending organizations
• Workday Financials certification or prior implementation with Workday Financial Management modules
• Ability to be onsite/hybrid in DFW
• Strong track record of improving team performance and delivery outcomes

• A hands-on, assertive PM who doesn’t just track progress—but drives it
• Someone who can push teams forward, remove blockers, and escalate when needed
• A proactive leader who identifies issues early and ensures timely resolution
• A confident communicator who can operate comfortably at both team and executive levels