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Workday HCM Engagement Manager - Senior Manager

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PwC

Workday HCM Engagement Manager - Senior Manager

Chicago, IL

A career in our Workday Project Leadership practice, within Workday Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients leverage Workday technology as a tool to enhance and unify Human Resources, talent management, and finance. We focus on understanding the forces shaping their business and developing industry tailored solutions that support our clients through the entire lifecycle of the Workday implementation. In joining, you'll be a part of a team that helps our clients successfully recognize value through the delivery of Workday programs and projects. Project leaders participate across different areas of a projects governance model partnering with their respective client counterparts to ensure a successful deployment.

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To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
  • Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
  • Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
  • Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
  • Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
  • Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
  • Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
  • Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
  • Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Minimum Years of Experience:

8 years of Workday project management experience

Certification(s) Required:

Workday Services functional certification and/or Engagement Manager certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree Preferred:

Master Degree

Preferred Fields of Study:

Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems, Organizational Management

Certification(s) Preferred:

Workday Engagement Manager (EM/PM) certification and related functional certification(s)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates in-depth level abilities and proven record of success with managing the identification and addressing of client needs:

  • Leading enterprise-wide transformation efforts by directing and managing activities across multiple work streams and initiatives to a defined scope and budget;


  • Providing recommendations based on leading practices and relevant industry experience;


  • Working across business (i.e., Finance/ Accounting or Human Resources) and technology stakeholders;


  • Leveraging functional knowledge and industry-standard methodologies, tools and approaches;


  • Collaborating, communicating and presenting across all levels of leadership and stakeholder groups to drive strategic direction and accountability for large global teams;


  • Developing integrated project plans and managing cross-functional dependencies;


  • Monitoring project risks, identifying gaps and recommending areas for improvement;


  • Leading workstream level project managers;


  • Utilizing creative problem-solving to devise solutions and drive execution;


  • Managing program budgets to monitor forecast and actuals;


  • Possessing an individual commitment to continuous improvement through innovation and simplification;


  • Identifies and addresses client needs while building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials;


  • Participating and leading client discussions and meetings;


  • Managing engagements or dedicated workstreams, including preparing concise, accurate documents and maintaining project economics while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated issues;


  • Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;


  • Answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff; and,


  • Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-576477WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program