IT Project Manager – Workday U.S. Time & Payroll
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Remote from US
Type
Contract
Duration
9-12 months
Start Date
February 2026
Skills
IT Project Management, Workday Time & Payroll implementation, global, enterprise-scale, stakeholder management, business acumen
Reference #
Job-11784
Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of Workday U.S. Time & Payroll. In this role, you’ll manage the complete project lifecycle, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure a successful go-live for the U.S. workforce.
* Start: Immediate
* Duration: 9-12+ months
* Location: Remote from the U.S. Flexibility for limited travel to Northern California. Will need to support Pacific Time Zone and global time zones as needed.
* Compensation: Starting at $80 per hour W2, negotiable depending on relevant skills and experience, plus benefits.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the Workday Time & Payroll implementation from planning to go-live and hypercare
* Create and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and communications
* Coordinate HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Security, and external Workday consultants
* Oversee system configuration, testing, cutover, and deployment activities
* Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations (federal, state, local)
* Manage integrations (tax filing, benefits, banking, time clocks, etc.)
* Drive payroll parallel testing, UAT, and end-to-end validation
* Provide regular updates to leadership and support decision-making
Required Qualifications
* 7–10+ years project management experience with HR/Payroll systems
* Strong experience leading Workday Time Tracking and/or Payroll implementations
* Deep understanding of U.S. payroll rules, taxes, and compliance
* Experience managing large-scale payroll projects (10,000+ employees preferred)
* Strong communication, coordination, and vendor-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
* PMP or Workday Pro certification
* Experience with ADP SmartCompliance or similar payroll integrations
Please apply today! #LI-DNI
For more information, please email: Job-11784@thecarreraagency.com