Project Manager

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With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Workday Project Manager

Job Summary

The Workday Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Workday implementation, deployment, optimization, and application management projects for clients across the APAC region. The role involves managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

The Project Manager will work closely with clients, Workday functional and technical consultants, partner teams, and senior leadership to drive project execution from initiation through post-production support.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end Workday implementation, deployment, enhancement, and AMS projects.

• Own overall project planning, execution, governance, and delivery.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, and milestones.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client project leadership.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Facilitate steering committee meetings, status reviews, and project governance sessions.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address concerns.

Delivery Management

• Coordinate Workday functional, technical, integration, reporting, and testing workstreams.

• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

• Drive issue resolution and decision-making to maintain project momentum.

• Oversee deployment readiness, cutover planning, and production go-live activities.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

• Maintain RAID logs and escalation plans.

• Ensure issues, dependencies, and assumptions are effectively managed and communicated.

• Escalate critical project concerns to leadership as required.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource utilization.

• Monitor project profitability and revenue recognition milestones.

• Support contract change requests, scope management, and commercial discussions.

• Ensure alignment between project delivery and contractual obligations.

Resource Management

• Coordinate staffing requirements across projects.

• Optimize resource utilization while balancing delivery commitments.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to consultants and Associate Project Managers.

• Support talent development and succession planning within the project team.

Governance & Reporting

• Provide regular project status reports to internal and client stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.

• Track project KPIs and delivery metrics.

• Support leadership with portfolio reporting and account planning activities.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

• Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.