Turner & Townsend
Workday Project Manager (12-month FTC)
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Workday Project Manager (12-month FTC)
Workday Project Manager (12-Month FTC) – Turner & Townsend
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with 22,000+ employees across 60+ countries. Specialising in real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives through programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, along with net zero and digital solutions.
Majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., we combine expertise to provide premier programme, project, and cost management solutions worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Workday Project Manager to drive our 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) supporting the organisation’s transformation through the implementation of Workday as our HRIS.
Our transformation marks an exciting phase, with the rollout of Workday’s Advanced Compensation and Learning & Development (L&D) Modules. As Workday Project Manager, your role will ensure seamless execution of this critical programme.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Oversight
- Lead day-to-day management of the team and all programme activities across:
- Functional, Technical, Change Management, Testing, Deployment, and Cutover
- Set deadlines, milestones, and assignments
- Liaise with Turner & Townsend stakeholders for key deliverable sign-offs
- Collaborate with Turner & Townsend PMO and other internal teams
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Project Delivery & Governance
- Ensure Turner & Townsend’s project activities are mapped into the project plan
- Baseline, monitor, and update the project plan (in collaboration with Deloitte Engagement Manager)
- Track progress against milestones and drive solution delivery to completion
- Manage project risks and issues to mitigate impact
- Lead and support change requests and orders (Workday HCM)
- Own and execute workshop planning (supported by PMO)
- Input into the overall cutover strategy
Stakeholder & Third-Party Engagement
- Lead weekly status meetings with the project team (supported by PMO)
- Manage third-party contractors and vendors on behalf of Turner & Townsend
- Foster strong relationships across all functional and technical areas
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** Qualifications & Experience**
- Hands-on experience managing large-scale Workday Advanced Compensation and L&D Module implementations
- Strong background in project management within HR Technology deployments
- Proven track record of driving transformational change programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and third-party providers
- Experience with SOX compliance controls (if applicable)
At Turner & Townsend
Our Purpose and Values drive our culture. We provide a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible working environment, balancing productivity with work-life harmony.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace
- Social Responsibility: We actively engage with the community for a better world
Next Steps
Visit www.turnerandtownsend.com to learn more.
Important: Turner & Townsend does not accept fees from candidates. No recruitment agencies or vendors are allowed to charge applicants at any stage in the recruitment process.
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