Workday Financials Project Manager

***The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 per year.***

The Mom Project is excited to partner with CTS Impact in their search for a Workday Financials Project Manager.

CTS Impact was founded in 2002 in response to a market demand for something different than the traditional consulting model. Their goal was simple: To provide hands-on business consulting services, by leveraging industry-experienced staff who are passionate about the work, and also who want to be part of something more; to help others in our community.

And for over two decades, CTS Impact has been committed to redefining what it means to be a consulting firm.

Industry Experience

• Their team’s impact on their client’s business begins with their diverse depth of backgrounds and experience, as well as their proven business acumen in a variety of fields industries and functions. Every member of their highly collaborative team staff brings more than 5 years of real-world experience across a range of industries, offering multi-disciplinary expertise in business integration, finance, data analytics, IT and human resources. They are not “career consultants,” but a staff of highly collaborative professionals with a unique blend of real-world expertise in Finance and Accounting, Data Analytics, Human Resources and Information Technology. Their difference is their people and practical approach to helping clients.

Flexible Work Environment

• With the founding of the firm 21 years ago, they have also been a leader in providing a flexible work environment for all of its employees (both full and part-time), which is inherent to their vibrant culture and commitment to their greatest asset; their amazing team! They offer remote/hybrid and on-site roles. As a result, they have been rewarded by the very strong loyalty of their staff and high employee retention year after year.

Impact for their Clients and in their community

• They also believe they must not only do good for clients, but they must also do good in the community. By using their time, talents and resources strategically, philanthropy is deeply embedded within their mission and every action. What started as the CEO's personal mission decades ago has been welcomed and embraced as a core value as a commitment to Social Impact. Treated with the same hands-on approach they use each day as professionals, our philanthropic work is a fundamental part of who they are and why they pride themselves on being part of the team.

Proven Commitment to a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

• To lead by example, the company is a market leader as a founding member of the YWCA’s Racial Justice League. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are core to who they are and how they work. They hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of welcome and belonging. They constantly stride to create an environment where people feel, and are valued, for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and are inspired to contribute their personal best in every encounter. The company is committed to holding the strategy, policies and accountability in place to build and sustain a diverse workforce, equitable processes and systems, and an inclusive environment.

Now that you know about their unique approach to consulting, here is more info on their current career opportunities:

A Project Manager will work directly with the client’s key stakeholders and executives to ensure the successful delivery of project deliverables as well as to collaborate with other departments to provide hands-on subject matter expertise as a trusted advisor.

PM responsibilities include:

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and technique
• Status reporting and issue escalation as needed
• Coordinate resources for flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Ability to adapt and pivot to changing needs and shifting priorities of the clients
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with all applicable parties
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance against completion of short and long-term goals

Additional PM duties and responsibilities include:

• Execute a hybrid of business consulting coupled with hands-on subject matter experience with the implementation of deliverables
• Strong commitment to supporting and contributing to a positive, innovative work environment to foster creativity, productivity and fun
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Be committed to excellence
• Engage as an integral part of the client’s team
• Work as a collaborative partner with our clients
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Coach/mentor other staff for professional development
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Exhibit a strong commitment to professionalism and a consistently high standard of business ethics.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Immediate need is for Workday Financials experience - would consider Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and users of Workday Financials without formal PM experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, Data Analytics and/or Organizational Design; advanced degree preferred but not required
• Proven success with full life-cycle project management
• Proficient use of project management tools for planning, scheduling, task management and work organization
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
• Processes, ability to analyze and end-to-end processes
• Systems—User and/or Implementation experience with various tools and systems (e.g. Workday, Tableau, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
• Industry experience preferred (banking, healthcare, real estate, high tech, professional services)
• Proven experience with one or more of the various business integration service offerings
• Process improvement and change management
• Business transformation experience
• Software selection, design and implementation experience
• Data Analytics experience
• Merger and acquisition integration experience
• Compliance/internal audit experience
• IPO-readiness experience
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization skills
• Successfully work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Willingness and ability to roll up one’s sleeves to assist with detail issues, when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to achieve results while remaining committed to providing exceptional client service
• Enjoy working with other high-performing professionals who are passionate about our work

Perks/Benefits Information:

• Flexible work environment
• Health benefits program
• 401(k) plan