Workday Project Manager - HCM & Payroll Implementations
Resume:
Johny
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Professional Summary
Results-driven Workday Project Manager with 10+ years of progressive experience leading full-cycle Workday HCM implementations, payroll transformations, and enterprise system integrations across financial services and banking domains. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end project delivery, including scope, planning, execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication while driving successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Strong functional knowledge of Workday modules including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Compensation, and Absence, combined with hands-on experience in integrations with SAP, Oracle, and third-party systems. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing business processes, and implementing scalable solutions aligned with compliance and organizational goals. Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, project governance, and tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Monday.com to drive transparency and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-impact Workday solutions.
TOOLS
Category
Skills
Workday Expertise
Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Compensation, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, Workday Financials
Workday Tools
Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Business Process Framework (BPF), Workday Integrations, Workday Security
ERP Systems
SAP HCM, SAP Payroll, Oracle HCM Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite (HRMS), PeopleSoft HRMS
Integration Technologies
APIs, Web Services (SOAP/REST), XML, JSON, Workday Studio, Middleware Integrations
Project Management Tools
Monday.com, JIRA, Service Now, MS Project
Methodologies
Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, Hybrid Project Management
Reporting & Analytics
Advanced Excel, Workday Reporting, Dashboards, Data Analysis, PowerPoint Presentations
Testing Tools & Practices
SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, Test Case Design, Defect Tracking
IT Service Management
Service Now (Incident, Change, Problem Management), ITIL Framework
Data Management
Data Migration, Data Mapping, Data Validation, ETL Concepts, Data Warehousing
Programming / Query Languages
SQL, Basic HTML, XML, JSON
Documentation & Modeling Tools
MS Visio, UML, Functional Specifications, BRD, FRD
Operating Systems
Windows (7/8/10)
Soft Skills
Stakeholder Management, Communication, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Multi-tasking, Team Collaboration
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - Major- Finance, Minor- Marketing, Northwestern Polytechnic University/ SBSU – Fremont, CA
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified in PMP from PMI - PMP Number - 3563859
Scrum Alliance - Certified Scrum Master : Certificant ID: 001127193 / October 2024
Certified Salesforce Administrator - Credential ID - 2507214
Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder - Credential ID - 2751296
Certified Salesforce Business Analyst - Credential ID - 3025694
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist - Certificate ID- 880*****-****
Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer - Upcoming
Affiliations and Contributions :
Board Member/Manbassdor - The Woman’s Alliance - Cary Chapter
Member- ACT (Asians Coming together)
Paper Published - Changing Patterns in Buyers Behavior due to Introduction of Organic Food” over Conventional Food
E-Trade Financial Corporation, Palo Alto, CA Jun 2023 - Present
Sr. Project Manager – Workday/Payroll
Project: Workday HCM Implementation, Payroll Processing, Timekeeping System Upgrade, Capital Markets Digital Transformation
Responsibilities:
Worked on end-to-end Workday HCM implementation projects, managing scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
Directed cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to successfully deliver multiple Workday modules within aggressive timelines.
Managed full project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Coordinated stakeholder communication across executive leadership, business users, and technical teams ensuring transparency and timely decision-making throughout project lifecycle.
Oversaw configuration of Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, and Talent Management.
Provided leadership in gathering, validating, and prioritizing functional and technical requirements aligned with organizational objectives.
Established governance frameworks and project reporting dashboards using Excel, PowerPoint, and Monday.com to track milestones and risks.
Worked on multiple Workday integrations with SAP, Oracle, and third-party payroll systems ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
Directed system testing strategies including SIT, UAT, and regression testing ensuring quality delivery and minimal production defects.
Implemented risk mitigation strategies by proactively identifying project issues and executing corrective actions to maintain timelines and budgets.
Worked with HR and Finance leadership to design scalable Workday solutions aligned with payroll processing and compliance requirements.
Managed vendor relationships and third-party consultants ensuring deliverables met contractual and quality expectations.
Oversaw development of Workday reports and dashboards to support workforce analytics, payroll processing, and executive decision-making.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by implementing Workday business rules, calculations, and audit controls.
Worked on process improvement initiatives to optimize payroll processing, time tracking, and absence management workflows.
Conducted executive-level presentations using PowerPoint to communicate project status, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Directed data migration strategy including data validation, cleansing, and reconciliation across legacy systems and Workday platform.
Managed multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring successful delivery of all project milestones.
Conducted workshops and working sessions to align business stakeholders on Workday configurations and process transformations.
Worked on Service Now implementation and ITIL processes including incident, change, and problem management integration with Workday systems.
Worked on automation initiatives to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency across payroll and HR functions.
Coordinated global payroll support across US and Canada ensuring system stability and compliance with regional regulations.
Directed security configuration and role-based access controls within Workday ensuring data privacy and compliance standards.
Managed project budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting ensuring optimal utilization of resources and cost efficiency.
Worked with technical teams on Workday Studio, APIs, and integrations to support enterprise system architecture.
Worked on change management initiatives including user training, documentation, and adoption strategies for Workday implementations.
Developed project plans, roadmaps, and timelines ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
Acted as primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams ensuring clear communication and successful delivery outcomes.
First Horizon Bank, Memphis, TN, Feb 2021 – May 2023
Project Manager – Workday/Payroll
Project: Workday HCM Implementation, Loan Origination System Enhancement, Data Warehouse & Revenue Management
Responsibilities:
Managed multiple Workday implementation projects, ensuring successful delivery of HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Time Tracking modules.
Worked on project planning activities including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and timeline development.
Managed cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, IT, and Compliance to deliver enterprise-wide system implementations.
Coordinated stakeholder engagement and communication ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
Worked on configuration and deployment of Workday HCM modules aligned with organizational workforce planning and payroll needs.
Managed data migration and integration efforts between Workday, SAP, Oracle, and legacy systems ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Worked on requirement gathering sessions translating business needs into scalable Workday solutions and system configurations.
Directed testing efforts including unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing ensuring quality deliverables.
Implemented governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms using Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
Managed project risks and issues proactively ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and business operations.
Worked on process optimization initiatives improving loan origination workflows, payroll processing, and HR operations efficiency.
Coordinated Workday reporting and analytics development to support business intelligence and executive decision-making.
Worked on Service Now implementation and ITSM processes ensuring alignment with organizational service delivery standards.
Managed change management initiatives including training programs, user adoption strategies, and documentation development.
Managed compliance and audit requirements ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational policies.
Worked with finance teams to implement revenue recognition and billing solutions integrated with enterprise systems.
Conducted workshops and stakeholder meetings to define business processes and identify opportunities for system enhancements.
Managed vendor relationships ensuring delivery of services aligned with project requirements and organizational expectations.
Oversaw system upgrades and enhancements ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transition for end users.
Directed integration of Workday with external applications including payroll providers and reporting systems.
Monitored system performance and resolved high-priority issues ensuring business continuity and operational efficiency.
Developed and maintained project documentation including project plans, status reports, and executive presentations.
Worked on security and access control configuration ensuring compliance with data privacy and governance policies.
Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment ensuring timely delivery of all project objectives.
Acted as primary point of contact for stakeholders ensuring alignment, transparency, and successful project outcomes.
Vanguard Group, Inc, Malvern, PA, Jun 2019 to Jan 2021
Business Analyst
Client-Server Apps, Data Warehouse Upgrade – Fixed Income –Trading Lifecycle
I worked on replace the existing Internal Facing Client / Server Applications with a Web Enabled Application System, which can be used across all the Business Channels and I did requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing and implementation and also worked on Investment Banking,
Responsibilities:
Checking repair queue, trade input (equity and bond front end system), make amendments and facilitate settlement.
Responsible for analysis of each expense component at site level to provide management insight on supervisor’s comparative performance analysis.
Thorough working knowledge and experience with the Workday eco-system and all aspects of Workday implementations, specializing in integrations and reporting.
Worked on multiple requirements in the domain of Prime Brokerage Fixed Income (PBFI) and Futures & Options (F&O) Strategies and Oracle E-Business Suite.
Formulated business logic to enable management decision on ideal internal labor deployment to external labor hire ratio.
Managed and updated HR information of employees within Workday and other systems.
Responsible for defining business accounting logic for analysis of aged WIP claims for appropriate reasons and to claim pending WIP revenue within statutory timelines.
Transformed improvement of business process by reducing the WIP claim through making timely claims for completed and cost contract works thus moving maximum revenue from accrued revenue to booked revenue category.
Monitored daily dashboards to prioritize for the day, weekly SLA review with the team and customer. Provided guidance and support to the team to ensure delivery predictability.
Responsible for Fixed Income and OTC Options part of the project. Involved in the Monte Carlo simulations using market data and to value the trades. Simulated yield curves with different spreads under various scenarios and used these curves to simulate the P/L path.
Involved in Workday Communities to remain connected with Workday and customers
Implemented career development and succession plan for the direct reports to ensured sustainable employee engagement and motivation within the team.
Responsible for preparation of Training documents and management of process resources being trained on the processes.
Involved extensively in all waves to make sure that documented functional requirements are met.
Analyzed current system and re-engineered Customer Cares Business Process, embedded with performance goals and metrics of success for all stages of process.
Configure and provide administration support for the Workday application.
Responded to complex end user questions and production problems by performing research on existing as well as future application requirements.
Assisted in preparation of logic flow-charting, improving maintenance and report delivery processes.
Maintained and kept track of stakeholder’s requests for enhancements and changes using Rational Clear Quest.
Implemented an integrated RUP solution with complete line of traceability for all artifacts of web development projects.
Involved in requirement gathering using Rational Requisite Pro that included interviews, brainstorms and meetings with stakeholders and SMEs.
Followed a structured approach to organize requirements into logical groupings of essential business processes; business rules and information needs and ensured critical requirements were not missed.
Client: Walmart Inc, Bentonville, Arkansas, Feb 2016 to May 2019
Role: Business Analyst
Responsibilities
Gathered business requirements from HR and operations teams to support workforce management system improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
Documented functional requirements including process flows, business rules, and system use cases supporting HR system implementations.
Assisted senior analysts with preparation of requirement documents and stakeholder presentations.
Conducted data analysis activities supporting HR operational reporting and workforce analytics initiatives.
Worked in requirements workshops with business stakeholders to understand workforce management challenges.
Prepared documentation including requirement specifications, workflow diagrams, and functional documentation.
Assisted testing teams by preparing test cases and supporting functional testing activities.
Coordinated with development teams to clarify business requirements during system implementation phases.
Conducted analysis of HR business processes and identified opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
Assisted project teams by tracking requirements progress and maintaining project documentation.
Involved in user acceptance testing sessions and documented feedback from business users.
Supported preparation of training documentation and user manuals for HR system users.
Assisted data migration validation ensuring employee data accuracy in system upgrades.
Maintained documentation repositories for project artifacts and requirement documents.
Worked in Agile team meetings including sprint planning and requirement review discussions.
Assisted stakeholders in defining reporting requirements for workforce management dashboards.
Conducted system walkthrough sessions to demonstrate implemented functionality to HR users.
Collaborated with IT teams to resolve functional issues reported during system testing phases.
Supported change management activities including communication planning and training coordination.
Provided functional assistance to HR teams using workforce management systems.
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