Workday Project Manager

Akkodis is seeking a – Workday System Analyst for a Contract position with a client located in Cary, NC (Hybrid)

Must have Skills:

• Workday certification in HCM or Payroll modules.

• Experience with other Workday modules and integrations.

• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies

Rate Range: $95- $100/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Workday Systems Analyst to join our US HR Demand Operations team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a demand portfolio of change requests, ensuring seamless integration and functionality within our Workday environment. This role requires extensive experience in Workday project or program management, specifically with Workday HCM and Workday Payroll modules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize a portfolio of change requests within the Workday system.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for system changes.

• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of changes in Workday HCM and Payroll modules.

• Conduct thorough testing and validation of system changes to ensure quality and compliance.

• Oversee release management processes, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating releases.

• Provide clear and effective communication to stakeholders regarding project status, issues, and resolutions.

• Maintain detailed documentation of system changes, processes, and procedures.

• Support the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to deployment and post-implementation support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 6-10 years of experience in Workday project or program management.

• Proven expertise in Workday HCM and Workday Payroll modules.

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with testing and release management processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Workday certification in HCM or Payroll modules.

• Experience with other Workday modules and integrations.

• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies

If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in, but know of someone, that might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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