Project Manager

Job Description

Title: Workday Project Manager

Location: London

Contract: 12 month Outside IR35 Market Rate

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead post-go-live ERP system optimisation and enhancement initiatives. This role will focus on maximising the value of a recently implemented ERP platform through continuous improvement, user adoption strategies, and strategic system enhancements, while also managing future project phases.

The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business operations and technology, ensuring the ERP investment delivers measurable business outcomes.

System Optimisation & Enhancements

• Lead post-implementation optimisation initiatives to improve system performance, user experience, and process efficiency
• Identify and prioritise enhancement opportunities based on business needs and ROI
• Coordinate with technical teams on system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes
• Manage rollout of new modules, features, and integrations
• Track governance decisions, project plans, and outcomes

Stakeholder Management & User Adoption

• Partner with business leaders and end-users to identify pain points and improvement opportunities
• Establish continuous feedback loops for user requirements and system performance
• Maintain stakeholder engagement, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and project updates

Business Process Improvement

• Lead process standardisation across business units
• Collaborate with process owners to implement best practices and remove inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements

Vendor & Resource Management

• Manage relationships with ERP vendors, system integrators, and third-party partners
• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project objectives
• Oversee budgets, contract negotiations, and ongoing system support
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of project management experience with enterprise systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering Workday Finance projects
• Proven experience in post-implementation support and system optimisation
• Strong understanding of ERP architecture, modules, and integrations
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of data migration, system integration, and reporting/BI concepts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Strong business acumen across finance, operations, and related functions
• Familiarity with change management frameworks and best practices