Workday Engagement Manager

Job Title: Workday Engagement Manager Job Type: Full Time/Salary – must be eligible to work in the United States and not require sponsorship Job Location: Fully remote with up to 30% travel & reside in the United States Compensation: $140,000 – $170,000 plus bonus THE COMPANY Meridian Partners, LLC – a minority-owned and operated business – is one of the nation’s fastest-growing small companies and a 9-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree. Since 2002, Meridian has helped organizations maximize value from their ERP investments, ensuring that enterprise software, infrastructure, and functionality are optimized to meet each organization or agency’s strategic goals. Meridian serves federal, state, and local governments, K-12, and commercial organizations. THE OPPORTUNITY Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners seeks a seasoned and client-focused Workday Engagement Manager to join our delivery leadership team. In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of Workday implementation programs across HCM, Payroll, and Financials for our public sector clients. You will serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with Meridian’s methodology, governance, and quality standards. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Client Leadership & Relationship Management · Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. · Build trusted advisor relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and proactive communication. · Drive strategic discussions on project objectives, success measures, and long-term roadmap alignment. Program Oversight & Governance · Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery, including project planning, resourcing, financial management, and risk mitigation. · Apply Meridian’s Workday Delivery Framework (MDF) and Workday Delivery Implementation Methodology to ensure consistent execution across all project phases. · Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive status updates, and issue/risk reviews. Team Leadership & Collaboration · Lead cross-functional teams including Solution Leads, Functional Consultants, and Technical Specialists. · Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. · Provide mentorship and professional development for project team members and emerging leaders within the Workday Practice. Delivery Excellence & Methodology Alignment · Ensure deliverables meet Meridian’s internal quality assurance standards and contractual obligations. · Drive adherence to scope, schedule, and budget through proactive change and risk management. · Champion repeatable best practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Meridian’s project delivery framework. Strategic Growth & Practice Development · Support pre-sales and business development activities, including RFP responses, scoping, and project estimation. · Identify expansion opportunities within existing clients to promote long-term partnerships and Workday optimization initiatives. · Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and cross-practice collaboration across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Integrations. WHAT YOU WILL BRING FOR SUCCESS · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. · 5+ years of Workday implementation experience, including at least 3 years in an Engagement Manager or Project Leadership role. · Strong knowledge of Workday delivery methodology, governance, and best practices. · Proven experience managing multiple, concurrent Workday deployments for mid-to-large public sector clients. · Exceptional client management, communication, and presentation skills. · Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. · PMP or Workday Project Management certification preferred. · Willingness to travel up to 30%. THE TEAM Led by an inspiring and empowering leadership team with decades of experience, you will work alongside a world-class group of professionals with deep expertise in ERP and Workday solutions. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to delivering impactful results. BENEFITS · Generous Time-Off Policy · 401(k) – company match and immediate vesting · Life Insurance – company paid · Financial Coaching · EAP Assistance · Caregiver Support Program · Health Care Support Program · Adoption Assistance Program · FSA/HSA · Marketplace Perks offers discounts on a variety of well-being products and services including pet insurance · Optional (employee paid) short-term & long-term disability, critical illness & accident Apply tot his job