Meridian Partners
public sector
WorkdayEngagementManager
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“Workday Engagement Manager at Meridian Partners. Skills: Workday implementation, Program Management, Client Relationship Management. Oversee the successful delivery of Workday implementation programs across HCM, Payroll, and Financials for our public sector clients. Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with Meridian’s methodology, governance, and quality standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of Workday implementation programs; Projects delivered on time, on budget; Alignment with Meridian’s methodology, governance, and quality standards; High levels of client satisfaction; Long-term partnerships and Workday optimization initiatives
Industry & Context.
Risk mitigation; Change management; Risk management
Must reside within the United States, Up to 30% domestic travel, Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, Ability to work standard East Coast hours
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Workday Partner Project Management Certification, 5+ years of Workday full-cycle implementation experience, 3+ years experience as an EM/PM in Public Sector, managing multiple, concurrent Workday deployments for state or local agencies, knowledge of Workday delivery methodology, governance, and best practices, Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, Ability to work standard East Coast hours
What You'll Do.
Oversee the successful delivery of Workday implementation programs across HCM
and Financials for our public sector clients
Serve as the primary client liaison
ensuring that projects are delivered on time
and in alignment with Meridian’s methodology
and quality standards
Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle
Build trusted advisor relationships
ensuring high levels of satisfaction and proactive communication
Drive strategic discussions on project objectives
and long-term roadmap alignment
Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery
including project planning
Apply Meridian’s Workday Delivery Framework (MDF) and Workday Delivery Implementation Methodology to ensure consistent execution across all project phases
Facilitate steering committee meetings
executive status updates
and issue/risk reviews
Lead cross-functional teams including Solution Leads
Functional Consultants
and Technical Specialists
Foster a culture of accountability
and continuous improvement
Provide mentorship and professional development for project team members and emerging leaders within the Workday Practice
Ensure deliverables meet Meridian’s internal quality assurance standards and contractual obligations
Drive adherence to scope
and budget through proactive change and risk management
Champion repeatable best practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Meridian’s project delivery framework
Support pre-sales and business development activities
including RFP responses
and project estimation
Identify expansion opportunities within existing clients to promote long-term partnerships and Workday optimization initiatives
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and cross-practice collaboration across HCM
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead cross-functional teams including Solution Leads, Functional Consultants, and Technical Specialists; Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement; Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and cross-practice collaboration across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Integrations
Communication Scope
Proactive communication; Executive status updates
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Resourcing, Financial management, Risk mitigation, Change management, Risk management, Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery
Full Job Description
About Meridian Meridian is a minority-owned, 9-Time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses. For more than two decades, we've helped organizations modernize and maximize their ERP and Workday investments—delivering solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client’s mission. We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, K–12 organizations, and commercial clients, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. If you’re looking to grow your career inside a collaborative, supportive, and fast-growing consulting environment, Meridian is the place for you! Workday Engagement Manager 🕒 Full-time, salaried position 🌍 100% Remote - must reside within the United States ✈️ Up to 30% domestic travel 📍 Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future The Opportunity Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners seeks a seasoned and client-focused Workday Engagement Manager to join our delivery leadership team. In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of Workday implementation programs across HCM, Payroll, and Financials for our public sector clients. You will serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with Meridian’s methodology, governance, and quality standards. Responsibilities Client Leadership & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. Build trusted advisor relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and proactive communication. Drive strategic discussions on project objectives, success measures, and long-term roadmap alignment. Program Oversight & Governance Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery, including project planning, resourcing, financial management, and risk mitigation. Apply Meridian’s Workday Del
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