Principal Engagement Manager

Principal Engagement Manager - HCM Join to apply for the Principal Engagement Manager - HCM role at Workday 2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. We shape the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We tackle big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care, supporting our people and customers alike. About The Team Workday delivers Human Capital Management, Payroll, Financial Management and Student solutions for midsize and large organizations. Our solutions combine the lower cost of ownership of SaaS with a modern approach to applications. About The Role We are hiring at either the Senior or Principal level, depending on experience. The Engagement Manager will be an expert with the Workday Deployment Methodology, lead/manage mid to large deployments, resolve complex issues creatively, and support executive-level expectations by providing internal suggestions to enhance the Methodology. What you’ll be doing: Project lead one or more Workday product implementations concurrently, including Partner-led deployments Ensure the project is successfully delivered within the budget and time outlined in the SOW Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach and develop a proposal/SOW Provide guidance and mentoring to Professional Services resources working on your implementations Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed Identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes Work with Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with agreed checkpoints Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings Be a liaison for Professional Services when interacting with sales and/or business development Identify opportunities to position other service offerings Assist in the transition of the customer from Professional Services to Product Support Present client with change orders in the event they're asking Workday to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW About You Basic Qualifications Demonstrable experience leading Medium and/or Large Enterprise Finance ERP implementations 10+ years of experience implementing Workday, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft, PeopleSoft, SAP, Ultimate, Lawson or a similar application Other Qualifications Experience in leading projects with at least one of the following ERP business areas: Financials, HCM, Payroll, Services Procurement or similar product areas Previous service sales experience is a plus. Successful candidates balance functional (business) and technical experience Prior consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software company Demonstrated negotiation, mediation and problem‑solving skills Capacity to develop strong interpersonal relationships to inspire positive change, cultivate team collaboration and persuade collaborators to support strategic decisions Expertise in risk management, strategic planning and operational efficiency Strong situational awareness, enabling proactive identification of potential issues and opportunities to inform effective decision‑making Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to identify root causes, apply effective communication strategies and implement appropriate resolution techniques to champion a positive and productive work environment Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we combine the best of in‑person time and remote. We encourage teams to spend at least half (50%) of their time each quarter in the office or in the field, while allowing flexible schedules that suit business, team and personal needs. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, to apply for a job at Workday. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Workday by 2x. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr