Project Manager – Workday Advanced Compensation (Hybrid | 6-Month Project)
PeopleShare is hiring immediately for a skilled Project Manager to support a major Workday Advanced Compensation implementation.
Position Highlights
Hybrid Schedule: Monday–Wednesday onsite; Thursday & Friday remote
Pay Rate $84.00 an hour
Assignment Length: 6-month project
Employment Type: Contract through PeopleShare
About the Role
PeopleShare is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Workday Advanced Compensation implementation project. In this role, you will oversee project delivery with limited supervision—ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are consistently achieved. You will set milestones, allocate resources, manage dependencies, and coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Own and drive all aspects of the Workday Advanced Compensation project to deliver approved business functionality.
Define and execute project scope, timelines, assumptions, risks, and dependencies.
Create long- and short-term plans and detailed project schedules.
Manage change control, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and regular status reporting.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and parallel projects.
Support decision-making and ensure cross-team alignment.
Manage budgets, including purchases, contracts, monthly spend, and resource forecasting.
Facilitate purchase requisitions and onboarding of third-party resources.
Resolve lower-level issues or scope changes; escalate significant concerns when required.
Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders as needed.
Apply or tailor project management methodologies to solve challenges effectively.
Essential Requirements
7–10 years of Project Management experience
Extensive expertise with Workday Advanced Compensation, specifically global implementations
Experience rolling out annual merit and bonus processes across ~15 countries
Ability to establish compensation statements in multiple local languages (approx. 5)
Strong cross-cultural awareness and ability to coordinate across global regions
Proven ability to ensure compliance, standardization, and high-quality execution across multiple markets