Workday Project Manager - Transformation; FTC

Position: Workday Project Manager - Transformation (FTC)
Location:

Sunderland

Basis: 18-month FTC

Package:
Comprehensive package to be discussed directly

Are you a Project Manager with proven experience of delivering Workday programmes? Have you worked on large-scale transformation and transition experience, ideally in partnership with external suppliers and partners? If so, apply now for this new role.

This is a Fixed Term role for 18 months and will be based in Sunderland. There is a requirement to be onsite 3 days per week.

In this high‑impact role, the Workday Transformation Project Manager will support the Programme Director in driving the end‑to‑end Workday transformation. You will coordinate multi‑stream project delivery, ensure a strong delivery framework is in place, and oversee the smooth transition from programme deployment into a sustainable business‑as‑usual Workday environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex delivery settings, enjoys senior stakeholder engagement, and has a strong understanding of both transformation and operational HR service models.

The Workday Transformation Project Manager will be responsible for:

Workday Programme Delivery

Manage day‑to‑day delivery across functional, technical, data, integration, testing and change work streams
Maintain and track integrated project plans aligned to programme priorities
Prepare materials for governance, steering committees, and decision‑making forums

Programme Controls & Quality Assurance

Operate delivery controls including RAID logs, financial tracking, milestone reporting, and quality checks
Coordinate testing phases and support release planning, cutover preparation, readiness activities, and deployment

BAU Workday Team Support

Provide operational leadership to the BAU Workday team during the transformation period
Balance BAU service needs with project demands to maintain continuity
Assist with knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the support team Transition to the New Support Model

Contribute to the design, implementation, and handover of the future Workday support operating model
Ensure effective handover of configuration, reporting, integrations, and documentation
Support post‑go‑live stabilisation and service management setup, including KPIs and SLAsStakeholder & Partner Coordination

Act as a key delivery interface between business stakeholders, Workday SMEs, and implementation partners
Provide clear, timely progress reporting to senior stakeholders
Support communications relating to risks, progress, and upcoming milestones

To be successful, the Workday Transformation Project Manager will have the following experience:

Proven experience project managing Workday programmes
Strong project management experience across multi‑stream delivery environments
Experience supporting senior leaders through major transformations
Strong understanding of BAU operations and service transition
Any experience of working with Workday SIs would be a bonus

Experience of Workday modules or functional experience would also be a benefit

Your work will directly contribute to building a support model capable of sustaining a modern, transformed Workday platform. If you're energised by transformation, enjoy shaping new ways of working, and want to help deliver a major people‑technology programme, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary and package is competitive and we can discuss this in detail directly.

Workday Project Manager - Workday Transformation & Transition