Workday HCM Project Manager

At Houston Methodist, the Workday HCM Project Manager position is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating medium to large-scale Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) projects and initiatives of varying complexity. This position provides end-to-end project management for Workday enhancements, optimization efforts, and other HR technology initiatives, ensuring project objectives are achieved within established scope, timelines, budgets, and organizational requirements.

The Workday HCM Project Manager partners closely with HR, Information Technology, operational stakeholders, Workday functional and technical teams, and third-party vendors to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, manage dependencies, risks, issues, resources, and deliverables, and facilitate effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The position applies established project management methodologies, Workday implementation practices, and organizational governance standards to ensure the quality, integrity, and successful delivery of project outcomes. FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years successful experience in implementing medium to large scale and complexity projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred

• Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to deliver projects using leading-edge technology
• Solid knowledge of current technologies
• Solid knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate under a dual reporting relationship (IT, customers)
• Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office products

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently or under guidance of management as appropriate, manages assigned projects to ensure outcomes match agreed upon customer expectations and outcomes.
• Effectively communicates project information to stakeholders through agreed upon channels and timelines.
• Leads project-related meetings and gains consensus on outcomes and goals.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently, or in partnership with department management, plans and organizes projects.
• Assists with formulating and defining scope and objectives of the project.
• Determines time frame, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project(s). Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes the project quality plan, including the application of Portfolio and Process Management Office testing standards.
• Independently, or in partnership with management, establishes the project risks and mitigation plans.
• Adhere to standards and procedures for project initiation, planning, execution, control, monitoring, and closure defined by the Portfolio & Process Management Office.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) for the project and assists IT Financial Analyst(s) with the approval process.
• Manages Purchase Orders (PO) and invoices throughout the project life cycle.
• Closes all project expenditure at the end of the project.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Proposes opportunities to improve the Portfolio & Process Management Office and participates in improvement initiatives.
• Proactively manages own professional development and completes Individual Development Plan (IDP).

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline with an information technology focus.

EXPERIENCE

• Three years successful experience in implementing medium to large scale and complexity projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred

• Portfolio Management Professional (PMP)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.