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IBM · 3 days ago

Workday Complex Project Manager

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

IBM is a leading consulting firm that focuses on long-term client relationships and collaboration across industries. They are seeking a Workday Complex Project Manager to lead multi-year HCM transformation programs, drive alignment between various departments, and ensure regulatory compliance while modernizing HR and finance operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead multi-year Workday HCM transformation programs
Establish executive governance, roadmap, and funding strategy
Drive alignment between HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and Legal
Lead cross-functional workstreams including: Core HCM, Payroll (US and Global), Benefits, Time Tracking, Recruiting & Talent, Learning, Compensation & Performance, Reporting & People Analytics
Manage systems integrators, internal teams, and payroll vendors
Own data migration, integrations, and testing strategy
Modernize HR operating model and service delivery
Enable global process standardization and automation
Improve employee and manager self-service experience
Partner with Finance leadership to modernize: Chart of Accounts, Financial close processes, Controls and compliance, Reporting and analytics
Ensure regulatory compliance (FLSA, ACA, GDPR, SOC, etc.)
Own payroll controls, audits, and validation
Ensure data privacy and security controls
Lead change management, communications, and training strategy
Drive adoption across all employee populations

Qualification

Workday HCM CertificationHR systems leadershipLarge-scale implementationsCore HCMPayroll managementBenefits administrationTime TrackingTalent modulesFinancial AccountingPMPExecutive communicationStakeholder management

Required

10+ years of HR systems or ERP program leadership
Workday HCM or FIN Certification
5+ years leading large-scale Workday HCM or FINS implementations
Deep expertise in: Core HCM, Payroll (US and/or Global), Benefits, Time Tracking, Talent modules
Financial Accounting
Procure-to-Pay
Order-to-Cash
Asset Management
Expenses
Experience delivering multi-country HCM/payroll or Finance programs
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

PMP

Company

IBM

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IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
dateFounded in 1911
location
Armonk, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.ibm.com

H1B Sponsorship

IBM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3032)
2024 (3301)
2023 (2160)
2022 (1809)
2021 (1157)
2020 (2669)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
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Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect

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