IT Project Manager — Workday

Job Description

IT Project Manager — Workday /ADP



Drive global HR tech initiatives in the insurance industry as a senior IT Project Manager. Lead complex projects involving Workday, ADP, and SaaS tools in a hybrid Toronto-based role. Use your PMP and CSM credentials in a dynamic environment with global reach, stakeholder impact, and growth potential.



What is in it for you:




• Salaried: $66-70 per hour.


• Incorporated Business Rate: $80-85 per hour.


• 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.


• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.


• Hybrid model: 3 flexible in-office days per week in Toronto.


• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.


• Occasional evening meetings to support Asia-based teams.



Responsibilities:




• Manage the entire project lifecycle from scope definition to implementation.


• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, driving key milestones.


• Utilize project management tools and methodologies (e.g., JIRA, Agile, Waterfall).


• Lead HR technology projects with a focus on Workday and ADP.


• Coordinate project resources and manage key internal and external stakeholders.


• Manage teams geographically dispersed across multiple time zones.


• Participate occasionally in late-evening meetings to support Asia-based teams.


• Ensure effective change management and adoption strategies.


• Develop and execute communication, training, and documentation plans.


• Monitor and control project scope, budget, and timelines, managing variances.


• Track and analyse variances in scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.


• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.


• Provide timely updates to all project stakeholders.


• Facilitate delivery in a global, matrixed organization across time zones.


• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.


• Foster collaboration between business and technical teams.



What you will need to succeed:




• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Possession of both Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certifications.


• 10+ years of experience managing global IT projects from initiation to deployment.


• Hands-on experience with Workday, ADP, SaaS tools, and API integrations.


• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.


• Strong command of Microsoft Office and JIRA.


• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and vendors.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Effective in project planning, risk management, and issue resolution.


• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build strategic relationships.


• Experience in matrix organizations and managing vendor resources.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.


• Experience leading HR technology projects from a technical perspective is an asset.



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