Location: Sunderland Basis : 18-month FTC Package : Comprehensive package to be discussed directly Are you a Project Manager with proven experience of delivering Workday programmes? Have you worked on large-scale transformation and transition experience, ideally in partnership with external suppliers and partners? If so, apply now for this new role. This is a Fixed Term role for 18 months and will be based in Sunderland. There is a requirement to be onsite 3 days per week. In this high-impact role, the Workday Transformation Project Manager will support the Programme Director in driving the end-to-end Workday transformation. You will coordinate multi-stream project delivery, ensure a strong delivery framework is in place, and oversee the smooth transition from programme deployment into a sustainable business-as-usual Workday environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex delivery settings, enjoys senior stakeholder engagement, and has a strong understanding of both transformation and operational HR service models. The Workday Transformation Project Manager will be responsible for: Workday Programme Delivery Manage day-to-day delivery across functional, technical, data, integration, testing and change workstreams Maintain and track integrated project plans aligned to programme priorities Prepare materials for governance, steering committees, and decision-making forums Programme Controls & Quality Assurance Operate delivery controls including RAID logs, financial tracking, milestone reporting, and quality checks Coordinate testing phases and support release planning, cutover preparation, readiness activities, and deployment BAU Workday Team Support Provide operational leadership to the BAU Workday team during the transformation period Balance BAU service needs with project demands to maintain continuity Assist with knowledge transfer and capability uplift within the support team Transition to the New Support Model Contribute to the design, implementation, and handover of the future Workday support operating model Ensure effective handover of configuration, reporting, integrations, and documentation Support post-go-live stabilisation and service management setup, including KPIs and SLAs Stakeholder & Partner Coordination Act as a key delivery interface between business stakeholders, Workday SMEs, and implementation partners Provide clear, timely progress reporting to senior stakeholders Support communications relating to risks, progress, and upcoming milestones To be successful, the Workday Transformation Project Manager will have the following experience: Proven experience project managing Workday programmes Strong project management experience across multi-stream delivery environments Experience supporting senior leaders through major transformations Strong understanding of BAU operations and service transition Any experience of working with Workday SIs would be a bonus Experience of Workday modules or functional experience would also be a benefit Your work will directly contribute to building a support model capable of sustaining a modern, transformed Workday platform. If you're energised by transformation, enjoy shaping new ways of working, and want to help deliver a major people-technology programme, we'd love to hear from you. The salary and package is competitive and we can discuss this in detail directly. Workday Project Manager - Workday Transformation & Transition