• Workday Project Manager (Chicago)

    Insight Global (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Our client is undergoing a major HR transformation, migrating from a legacy PeopleSoft application to Workday. The project has been in motion for a year and involves over 100 integration partners and 300 individual integrations. Some external partners are pushing back, and the internal team is relatively new to Workday. This role requires a seasoned Workday expert to help drive the implementation forward, particularly across technical workstreams.

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities

    • Lead technical workstream activities focused on data conversion and integrations

    • Maintain and manage trackers to monitor project progress and timelines

    • Coordinate integration efforts with internal and external partners

    • Identify project vulnerabilities and ensure visibility across stakeholders

    • Ensure access to tools and documentation for all involved parties

    • Serve as a Workday SME to guide the team through implementation challenges

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    Requirements

    • 7+ years of experience as a project manager – must have worked on data integration projects with Workday

    • Hands-on experience with Workday, particularly in Core HCM, Recruiting, and Employee Data modules

    • Proven experience managing data integration and conversion efforts

    • Prior experience leading a migration from a legacy payroll application to Workday

    • Strong project management skills with ability to track progress and manage multiple stakeholders

    • Must be based in Chicago and available for onsite meetings as needed Plusses

    • Experience navigating resistance from external integration partners

    • Familiarity with large-scale enterprise HR transformations

    • Ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks in complex implementations