Workday

SaaS

ProjectDirector,State&LocalGovernment

$171–171k Atlanta, Georgia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Director, State & Local Government at Workday. Skills: Customer deployment management, SaaS ERP. Manage customer deployments. Provide leadership and oversight”

What You'll Achieve.

Successfully deliver Workday projects; Ensure customer satisfaction; Meet customer expectations

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Eligibility Requirements

50% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

6+ years working with clients in State & Local Government, 10+ years of professional services experience, 5+ years of experience with multiple Cloud/ SaaS ERP business areas, HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials experience

Nice to Have

Workday project methodology expertise, Workday Product Suite expertise, HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials expertise, Project Management experience, Experience navigating highly matrixed environments, Passion for customer success, Proven ability to effectively manage service delivery, Exceptional relationship management skills, Project finance skills, Budgeting, cost control, and financial risk assessment, Demonstrated executive presence, Ability to travel 50% or more

What You'll Do.

Manage customer deployments

Provide leadership and oversight

Manage customer executives

Establish project governance

Manage deployment communication

Determine appropriate staffing plans

Assemble project teams

Resolve resource challenges

Manage a portfolio of projects

Monitor project forecasts

Ensure compliance with policies

Act as trusted advisor

Participate in Steering Committee meetings

Act as escalation point

Provide expertise on deployment approaches

Provide input into project staffing plans

Provide input into SOWs

Conduct project assessments

Provide advisory services

Review project change orders

Ensure change orders documented

Ensure change orders executed

Collaborate across projects

Bring consistency to delivery

Drive delivery excellence

Lead internal initiatives

Support practice development

Mentor Engagement Managers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Customer executive leadership; Services Sales teams; Consulting Managers; Resource Management Team; Cross-project collaboration

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Client communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Budgeting, Cost control, Financial risk assessment, Staffing plans, SOWs

Full Job Description

**Your work days are brighter here.** We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. **About the Team** Workday is the leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for managing global businesses. Our solutions combine the lower cost of ownership of SaaS with a modern approach to applications. Founded by PeopleSoft veterans Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri, Workday delivers Human Capital Management, Payroll, Financial Management and Student solutions for midsize and large organizations. **About the Role** The Project Director will be responsible for the overall management of customer deployments in the _State & Local Government vertical_. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to strategic deployments, managing the customer and customer executives, establishing project governance, and managing deployment communication within Workday. The Project Dire

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