We are supporting a global organisation undergoing rapid expansion of its Workday-based solutions portfolio, and are looking for an experienced Workday Project Manager / Delivery Lead to support multiple client-facing implementations.
This is an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
Rate: up to £500 a day inside IR35
You will play a key role in delivering Workday-integrated solutions into client environments, acting as the bridge between internal product teams and client stakeholders.
These are not full-scale Workday implementations, but targeted deployments of applications within Workday, requiring someone who understands how solutions land within the Workday ecosystem.
You will:
* Lead delivery of multiple concurrent Workday-related implementations
* Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders
* Provide guidance on how solutions should be configured and used within Workday
* Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, change, product specialists)
* Manage timelines, risks, and overall delivery outcomes
* Support clients through adoption, troubleshooting, and decision-making
Key Requirements
* Strong experience delivering Workday implementations or deployments
* Background as a:
* Project Manager
* Programme Manager
* Implementation / Delivery Lead
* Solid understanding of Workday HCM (and/or Finance)
* Experience working in client-facing environments
* Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous delivery settings
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ideal Profile
* Experience working across multiple Workday projects or workstreams simultaneously
* Exposure to integrations, data, or system configuration (not necessarily hands-on)
* Comfortable advising clients on how to utilise Workday effectively
* Background in consulting or interim delivery environments
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com