Workday PMO and Resource Manager

Summary

Join VirtualResource, a boutique consultancy optimizing HR systems and Workday, as an experienced Workday PMO and Resource Manager. Lead IT project governance and resource management across the VirtualResource portfolio, driving successful project execution and optimal resource allocation. This role ensures operational efficiency and project excellence. The position offers flexibility to manage your own day while meeting objectives and client demands, working with a mix of on-site and remote team members. Strong communication and time management are essential. The role is remote, based anywhere in South Africa, requiring authorization to work without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a PMO or Resource Manager role, ideally within a Workday environment
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects from initiation to completion
• Experience overseeing project governance and resource planning processes
• Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Technical proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Workday PM modules)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in resource planning and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and uphold project management methodologies for VirtualResource
• Provide expert guidance and mentoring across project management activities
• Monitor and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Maintain robust stakeholder engagement and communication channels
• Lead risk management initiatives to proactively mitigate project threats
• Ensure thorough documentation for compliance and audit purposes
• Deliver PM training and mentor junior project staff
• Manage PMO budget and track resource utilisation
• Conduct detailed project reviews and feed lessons learned into future planning
• Oversee weekly time reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Allocate resources effectively across projects according to skillsets and availability
• Conduct capacity planning to meet current and future staffing needs
• Resolve resource conflicts to maintain project continuity and momentum

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Workday project resource modules or Workday ecosystem
• Experience in training and mentoring project teams
• Background in change management or business process improvement
• Budget management experience at a PMO level