Workday Project Manager

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Job Description:

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premiere membership organization for those dedicated to the learning and talent development industry. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering L&D professionals to develop talent in the workplace. We provide our community with a wealth of resources such as books, magazines, webinars, research, all modalities of educational programming, and offer the gold standard in talent development certifications.

This Role…
As a Workday Project Manager at ATD, you will report directly to our Associate Director, Financial & HR Technology, and oversee the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of Workday and Adaptive within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, coupled with extensive knowledge of Workday and its modules. This role requires excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a keen eye for detail to ensure successful project delivery and ongoing system performance.

Specifically, the key initiatives and responsibilities of this role include:

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management for Workday systems initiatives, including implementation, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements. Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure adherence to milestones and deadlines.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments, including HR, Finance, IT, and senior leadership, to gather requirements, define project scope, and align priorities.

• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and implementation partners to facilitate system implementations, resolve issues, and optimize system performance.

• Change Management: Develop and execute change management strategies to promote user adoption, minimize resistance, and maximize the benefits of Workday systems. Provide training and support to end users and stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and ongoing system utilization.

• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including project plans, requirements documents, testing scenarios, and training materials. Generate regular reports and metrics to track project progress and key performance indicators.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new features within the Workday ecosystem.

About You…

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

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, with a focus on Workday systems implementation and management.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.

• Demonstrates genuine interest in understanding the perspectives of team members, listens attentively, and asks clarifying questions to ensure clear communication.

• Experience with change management, training, and user adoption strategies.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Experience with vendor management and budget management.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results in a collaborative team setting.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Meet the Workday Team…

The ATD Workday team is responsible for the ongoing support, development, and maintenance of ATD's financial and HR systems, including Workday, Adaptive Insights, as well as related reporting and analytics. We work closely with Analytics, HR, Finance Departments, and leadership to improve processes, technological capabilities and insights derived of these systems.

Our Work Environment…

• The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

• Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River.

• We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week.

• We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.

If you are interested in this position, or ATD in general, we want to talk with you!

Benefits:

Employment at ATD isn’t just about a job – it's about our employees’ well-being. Our ATD LiveWell program provides a variety of essential and fun benefits based on areas of Physical, Financial, Social, and Career health. Look at some (but not all) of what we offer and see for yourself!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours)
• 403(b) plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions
• Get Fit or Quit Program (reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Free Headspace membership
• Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person)
• Life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Company paid Teladoc visits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, Capital Bikeshare, and more)

EEO Statement:

ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need Assistance:
ATD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need assistance participating in the application or hiring process please contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1.800.628.2783.