Project Management Office Lead

Employment: Fixed-Term Contract (Project Base)

Project: Workday Implementation Project (HR)

Duration: Until 30 June 2027

PURPOSE

Oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) for a Workday implementation project. This role is responsible for establishing and managing governance, project tracking, reporting, and quality assurance standards across all Workday workstreams. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise SaaS implementations, preferably Workday, and will ensure successful delivery through structured project controls and strategic oversight.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PMO Leadership:

• Establish and lead the PMO structure for the Workday program.
• Define and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Lead program governance, issue/risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Project Coordination:

• Coordinate surrounding Workday modules and integration workstreams.
• Support projects and workstream leads in planning, execution, and monitoring activities.
• Facilitate program-level meetings, decision-making forums, and steering committees.

Reporting & Tracking:

• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, RAID logs, status reports, and dashboards.
• Monitor key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Provide executive-level updates and recommendations for course correction as needed.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management:

• Establish quality control measures and ensure deliverables meet defined standards.
• Identify project risks and issues, drive mitigation plans, and escalate when necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders, including HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across functional teams and leadership

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education / Professional Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, with at least 3 years leading PMO functions.
• Experience managing Workday implementations or similar enterprise HCM.
• Strong understanding of Workday project lifecycle, including deployment methodologies (Launch, Accelerate, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).