JOB TITLE: WORKDAY SME HRIS PROGRAM MANAGER/ TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER

Location: Santa Clara, CA- Hybrid,
End Client : PANW
PMP Expertise:
Leverage your PMP knowledge to ensure adherence to best project management practices throughout the program’s lifecycle.
Workstream Management:
Manage multiple workstreams within the program, coordinating efforts, resources, and timelines to deliver a cohesive implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, project teams, and external partners, to ensure clear communication and buy-in.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and proactively address challenges to keep the program on track.
Resource Allocation:
Allocate resources efficiently and effectively across workstreams to optimize project outcomes.
Scope Management:
Define and manage the program scope, ensuring that all project deliverables are met within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.
Ensure adherence to documented scope with external vendors to minimize change orders.
Documentation and Reporting:
Create and maintain all necessary project artifacts and documentation, including project plans, status reports, and deliverable tracking.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions by closely monitoring the workstreams and conducting regular quality assessments.
Education

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, ideal desirable qualifications are:
Program Management: 8+ years of experience implementing structured tools and processes for complex, cross-functional projects.
HR Systems Experience: Proven experience managing Workday or similar HRIS projects is highly desirable.
Vendor Management: Ensuring external vendors are aligned with project objectives and deliverables; establishing a coordinated PMO alongside vendor project leads that provide cohesive leadership to the project team.
Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise and keep the program on track.
Documentation: Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation and artifacts in alignment with PMP standards.
Leadership: A collaborative and motivational leadership style to guide project teams to success. Build strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, vendors, and consultants to deliver on program goals.
Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity in a dynamic project environment.
Experience working in a complex, global environment
Demonstrated excellence in communicating and influencing executive leadership with succinct written presentation and thoughtful verbal communications.
PMP Certification: A valid Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $75.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Program Management: 8+ years of experience implementing structured tools and processes for complex, cross-functional projects.

Need Writeup Applicantion with Writeup will be given priority.

• HR Systems Experience: Proven experience managing Workday or similar HRIS projects is highly desirable.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Vendor Management: Ensuring external vendors are aligned with project objectives and deliverables; establishing a coordinated PMO alongside vendor project leads that provide cohesive leadership to the project team.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise and keep the program on track.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Documentation: Proficiency in creating and maintaining project documentation and artifacts in alignment with PMP standards.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Leadership: A collaborative and motivational leadership style to guide project teams to success. Build strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, vendors, and consultants to deliver on program goals.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity in a dynamic project environment.

Need Writeup Application with Writeup will be given priority.

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Ability to Commute:

• Santa Clara, CA 95051 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Clara, CA 95051: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

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