Slalom
Workday Program Manager (Principal)
Slalom’s Enterprise Business Applications team seeks an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to lead comprehensive, full‑platform Workday deployments covering both Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials (FINS) modules. The role may be based in any Slalom U.S. office location.
What You’ll Do
Lead Program Delivery: Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of Workday implementations, managing scope, timeline, resources, and budget across all HCM and Financials workstreams.
Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction while aligning business goals to objectives.
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources, ensuring successful client delivery and adherence to best practices and Slalom delivery standards.
Strong Team Building: Promote a culture of trust and cooperation by facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth.
Cross‑functional Leadership: Oversee consultants to ensure cohesive delivery related to configuration, testing, and deployment activities, coordinating efforts across technical, functional, change, and client teams.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and collaborate with the delivery team to develop mitigation strategies, proactively addressing challenges and maintaining stakeholder alignment.
Be an Expert: Stay current with Workday product updates, industry trends, and competitive landscape to continuously enhance solution offerings and provide expert guidance on best practices and emerging trends in deployment governance.
Sales Support: Support pre‑sales activities such as RFP responses and sales leads, and participate in client presentations to articulate the proposed solution and address questions.
One Slalom: Collaborate across Slalom practices and offices to deliver a holistic and coordinated solution.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of Workday implementation experience, with proven, deep expertise in leading and managing delivery across HCM and Financials functional areas; 8+ years of program management experience.
Knowledge of Workday HCM and Financials modules, including best practices for deployment, Workday methodologies, and project and program management tools (e.g., program and project plans, RACI, RAID, status reporting).
Proven experience in a consulting role, ideally within Workday implementations or similar ERP systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including sales, delivery, and product management.
Executive presence and ability to effectively communicate and manage executive‑level stakeholder relationships, driving alignment and clarity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including through presentations.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of delivering quality, innovative solutions.
Ability to see around corners, thinking about both the big picture and individual needs to anticipate and mitigate project risks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Workday EM/PM certification required; Workday HCM and/or Financials certification preferred.
Proven ability to estimate Workday project scope and timeline accurately.
Willingness to travel as required.
About Us Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company that delivers practical, end‑to‑end solutions driving meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 technology providers, our team of 10,000+ helps people and organizations achieve greater success.
Compensation And Benefits Slalom invests in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, highly subsidized health, dental and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. Yearly $350 reimbursement is available for well‑being expenses, and discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. The base salary range for a Principal is $122,000–$225,000; an annual discretionary bonus may also be available.
EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process; contact accomodationrequest@slalom.com if required. Applications will be accepted until December 5, 2025.
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What You’ll Do
Lead Program Delivery: Oversee end‑to‑end delivery of Workday implementations, managing scope, timeline, resources, and budget across all HCM and Financials workstreams.
Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction while aligning business goals to objectives.
Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources, ensuring successful client delivery and adherence to best practices and Slalom delivery standards.
Strong Team Building: Promote a culture of trust and cooperation by facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth.
Cross‑functional Leadership: Oversee consultants to ensure cohesive delivery related to configuration, testing, and deployment activities, coordinating efforts across technical, functional, change, and client teams.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and collaborate with the delivery team to develop mitigation strategies, proactively addressing challenges and maintaining stakeholder alignment.
Be an Expert: Stay current with Workday product updates, industry trends, and competitive landscape to continuously enhance solution offerings and provide expert guidance on best practices and emerging trends in deployment governance.
Sales Support: Support pre‑sales activities such as RFP responses and sales leads, and participate in client presentations to articulate the proposed solution and address questions.
One Slalom: Collaborate across Slalom practices and offices to deliver a holistic and coordinated solution.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of Workday implementation experience, with proven, deep expertise in leading and managing delivery across HCM and Financials functional areas; 8+ years of program management experience.
Knowledge of Workday HCM and Financials modules, including best practices for deployment, Workday methodologies, and project and program management tools (e.g., program and project plans, RACI, RAID, status reporting).
Proven experience in a consulting role, ideally within Workday implementations or similar ERP systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including sales, delivery, and product management.
Executive presence and ability to effectively communicate and manage executive‑level stakeholder relationships, driving alignment and clarity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including through presentations.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of delivering quality, innovative solutions.
Ability to see around corners, thinking about both the big picture and individual needs to anticipate and mitigate project risks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Workday EM/PM certification required; Workday HCM and/or Financials certification preferred.
Proven ability to estimate Workday project scope and timeline accurately.
Willingness to travel as required.
About Us Slalom is a purpose‑led, global business and technology consulting company that delivers practical, end‑to‑end solutions driving meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 technology providers, our team of 10,000+ helps people and organizations achieve greater success.
Compensation And Benefits Slalom invests in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, highly subsidized health, dental and vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. Yearly $350 reimbursement is available for well‑being expenses, and discounted home, auto, and pet insurance. The base salary range for a Principal is $122,000–$225,000; an annual discretionary bonus may also be available.
EEO and Accommodations Slalom is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining highly qualified talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process; contact accomodationrequest@slalom.com if required. Applications will be accepted until December 5, 2025.
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