Workday Engagement Manager

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Meridian Partners

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B2B • Enterprise • Fintech

Meridian Partners is a certified Workday Services Partner and SAP partner that specializes in helping organizations maximize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) investments. With nearly 20 years of experience, they provide consulting services for planning, deploying, and supporting Workday and SAP solutions. Meridian serves a diverse range of clients, including federal government, commercial businesses, and educational institutions, by offering tailored strategies to navigate the complexities of enterprise applications and improve operational efficiency.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2002

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• 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. • Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery, including project planning, resourcing, financial management, and risk mitigation. • 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, collaboration, 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, schedule, 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, scoping, 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, Payroll, Financials, and Integrations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. • 5+ years of Workday implementation experience, including at least 3 years in an Engagement Manager or Project Leadership role. • Strong knowledge of Workday delivery methodology, governance, and best practices. • Proven experience managing multiple, concurrent Workday deployments for mid-to-large public sector clients. • Exceptional client management, communication, and presentation skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. • PMP or Workday Project Management certification preferred. • Willingness to travel up to 30%.

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous Time-Off Policy • 401(k) – company match and immediate vesting • Life Insurance – company paid • Financial Coaching • EAP Assistance • Caregiver Support Program • Health Care Support Program • Adoption Assistance Program • FSA/HSA • Marketplace Perks offers discounts on a variety of well-being products and services including pet insurance • Optional (employee paid) short-term & long-term disability, critical illness & accident