Project Manager (Workday) - Press Ganey
Chicago, IL
About the Job
PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries—a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare –perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.
Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world’s most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.
Our Mission:
We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.
Our Values:
To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood.
- Energize the customer relationship: Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.
- Success starts with me: Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.
- Commit to learning: Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.
- Dare to innovate: We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.
- Better together: We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.
The ERP Project Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the Workday ERP ecosystem. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday functionalities, project management expertise, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the system meets the organization’s needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Workday ERP projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget and expected outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including WD Business Analysis, HR, Finance, IT, and other departments, to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Develop, maintain and deliver to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Oversee system configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
- Lead projects to integrate newly acquired businesses and/or functions
- Ensure data integrity and security within the Workday system.
- Plan and ensure appropriate Change Management as part of all projects
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.
- Stay current with Workday updates and industry best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of successful experience as an ERP Project Manager, preferably with Workday
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid understanding of HR and Financials Processes in WD
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge and experience successfully delivering projects in Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
- Strong MS Office, Visio and Teams skills
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Forsta we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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The expected base salary for this position ranges from $125,000-$140,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus or commission tied to achieved results.
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