Robert Half is partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Workday Project Manager with expertise in leading Workday implementation projects within financial services. This role will involve managing cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful delivery of Workday projects, aligned with client objectives and regulatory standards.
Contract Assignment Details:
- Location: London (Hybrid Working – 1 day per week)
- Duration: Initial 6 months (potential for extension)
- Day Rate: £550-600 p/day via PAYE (employer's NI & tax deducted at source – no umbrella company fees)
- Start Date: Pending onboarding and initial meetings, with an estimated 2-3 week turnaround, including technology setup and related processes
Experience Required:
- Proven experience managing end-to-end Workday implementation projects within financial services
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and Workday consultants, to ensure timely project delivery
- Expertise in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client goals
- Experience managing project risks, issues, and changes to keep projects on track
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining detailed project plans, tracking timelines, resources, and budgets
- Demonstrated ability to manage system testing, data migration, and user training for successful go-live
- Strong communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration between technical teams, business users, and third-party vendors
- Ability to provide comprehensive progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
Please Note: Associates will be subject to thorough financial and criminal background checks, which may take up to two weeks to complete.
