Snr Workday Programme Manager

VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to maintain and optimise their HR system - Workday - by providing remote based resources to supplement their existing maintenance organisation team. As a VR project manager you will join an exiting portfolio of projects across multiple large global organisations.

As a Workday Programme Manager, you will own and drive a portfolio of Workday transformation and implementation projects, reporting directly to senior leadership and founders on programme status, risks, and outcomes.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring both hands-on delivery expertise and executive-level programme oversight. You will operate across global teams, ensuring successful Workday deployments while aligning business objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Flexibility, adaptability, and strong leadership are critical to success. You will navigate complex organisational landscapes, balancing strategic direction with detailed execution, while ensuring governance, quality, and value delivery across the programme lifecycle.

• Lead a portfolio of Workday programmes/projects end-to-end

• Drive programme governance, planning, risk, and issue management

• Partner with global stakeholders and system integrators to deliver implementations

• Manage cross-functional teams across HR, Finance, IT, and vendors

• Own programme roadmaps, milestones, and delivery tracking

• Provide executive reporting and steerco updates

• Define and communicate programme vision and direction

• Support change management and business adoption

• Identify process improvements and delivery efficiencies

As a member of the VR team, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.