Workday Programme Lead

Summary

Join an exciting portfolio of projects across multiple large global organisations as a VirtualResource project manager. You will be managing a portfolio of projects and reporting up to founders on status, requiring strong analytical, project management, communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 3+ years of ERP implementation or Tech solution deployment experience
• Experience with Workday deployment will be a huge advantage
• Outstanding communication and facilitation skills
• Depth in project management standard methodologies with the ability to tailor for VirtualResource
• Experience managing risks, issues, and decisions
• Shown success in creating efficient business processes and willing to challenge the status quo
• Proven ability to complete multiple tasks under time constraints
• Leads change laterally across regions and organizations using influencing skills
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Thrives in an ambiguous work environment
• Passed Matric / Grade 12

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects and report up to founders on status
• Collaborate with projects globally to ensure they are sufficiently managed, and help drive implementation activities
• Manage teams across functional boundaries, both internal and external
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans, goals and objectives
• Contribute to the production of program reports, materials, and content
• Oversee program plans and tracking of progress and changes
• Provide and communicate overall vision and direction for program
• Assist in the management and supervision of program staff
• Manage and complete assigned work plan objectives and projects on a timely basis
• Seek opportunities to make improvements to team efficiency and process
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Project manager Courses e.g. PRINCE2
• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems
• Any ERP system experience (eg SuccessFactors, Peoplesoft, SAP)
• Software Design Courses