Project Director, Federal Government
New Yesterday
About the Role
The Project Director will be responsible for the overall management of customer deployments in the Federal Government vertical. This position will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to strategic deployments, managing the customer and customer executives, establishing project governance, and managing deployment communication within Workday.
The Project Director will also work with the Services Sales teams, Consulting Managers, and Workday Resource Management Team to determine appropriate staffing plans, assemble project teams and resolve resource challenges to successfully deliver Workday projects.
Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of projects, including Workday primed and partner primed projects
Manage budget, timeline, scope and risks for assigned portfolio of projects
Monitor project forecasts, and compliance with departmental policies on project governance
Act as trusted advisor for the customer's executive leadership team, including participation in Steering Committee meetings
Work with Resource Management and Consulting Managers to staff project teams and act as escalation point for project staffing issues
Assist with sales to provide expertise on deployment approaches, input into project staffing plans and SOW’s
Conduct project assessments on strategic projects
Provide advisory services on strategic projects
Review project change orders to ensure they are adequately documented and executed
Collaborate across projects in the portfolio to help bring consistency and delivery excellence across the business
Lead internal initiatives that support practice development
Mentor Engagement Managers through continuous coaching on Workday methodology, processes and policies
About You
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of professional services experience
5+ years of experience with multiple Cloud/ SaaS ERP business areas, including: HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials
Other Qualifications:
Experience (8+ years) working with clients, preferably in the Federal Government, State & Local Government or other relevant industries
Expert at building deep trust and influencing at the C-level
Demonstrated expertise in Workday’s project methodology and Product Suite HCM, Payroll, Planning and/or Financials highly preferred
Project Management experience
Proven ability to effectively manage service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction through streamlined processes, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on meeting expectations
Exceptional relationship management skills are crucial, with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues to foster collaboration, loyalty, and a positive work environment
Strong project finance skills, including budgeting, cost control, and financial risk assessment to ensure projects remain on track and within budget
Demonstrated executive presence, including strong communication skills, confidence, and the ability to inspire and influence others
Experience navigating highly matrixed environments
Excellent organizational, mentoring, and communication skills
Passion for customer success
Ability to travel 50% or more of the time
Posting End Date : 10/31/25.
Applications are accepted for this position on an ongoing basis, through the stated End Date.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please .
Primary Location: USA.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner)Primary Location Base Pay Range: $174,600 USD - $261,900 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $158,000 USD - $280,600 USD Additional Considerations:
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
10/11/2025
- Location:
- Remote
- Job Type:
- FullTime