Consultant - Workday Implementation Project Manager

Department: Business Solutions

Posting for: Contract Consultant (7 months – with possible extension)

Note: In-office collaboration will be required for this contracted role.

About Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy

Central Park is one of the most famous and beloved urban public spaces in the world. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1857, the 843-acre park was the first purpose-built public park in the country and is a National Historic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since that time, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of approximately $1 billion in the restoration of the Park, and now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. Committed to sharing the best practices in urban park management, the Conservancy also serves as a resource for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an operating budget of $100 million.

Job Summary

As a seasoned Project Manager (consultant), you will assume complete ownership of our Workday migration initiative, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from its conceptualization to successful execution. Collaborating closely with senior executives from Human Resources, Finance, and Technology, you will play a pivotal role in steering a proficient team through the intricacies of the implementation process.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Workday First-time Implementation:
• Simultaneously manage the implementation of Workday HCM & Financials, leveraging a minimum of 5 years of Workday experience.
• Develop a project timeline, setting out key milestones and dependencies based on Workday and CPC’s requirements.
• Efficiently allocate and distribute responsibilities among teams to ensure optimal workflow.
Project Leadership:
• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and closure of the Workday migration project, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of all project deliverables.
• Collaborate with the VP Business Solutions to ensure the external implementation partner adheres to the agreed scope of work and associated timelines.
• Anticipate potential delays and take a hands-on approach to assist the project team to address roadblocks.
Process Documentation:
• Assist in the documentation of Workday processes, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the implemented solutions.
Team Motivation and Collaboration:
• Oversee and motivate the project team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment conducive to project success.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to gather and analyze business requirements, providing expert recommendations on Workday configurations and best practices.
Project Management Best Practices:
• Apply project management methodologies to ensure execution across all workstreams and project phases and with consideration to other day-to-day finance and HR responsibilities.
• Incorporate Scrum, Agile or other practices to ensure efficient use of resources.
Compliance and Security:
• Ensure compliance with regulations, data privacy, and security policies throughout the Workday migration process.
Communication and Reporting:
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders, offering insights into project progress, identifying potential risks, and presenting effective mitigation strategies.
Training Programs Delivery:
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure end-users are proficient and comfortable with Workday.
• Coordinate training delivery and maintain a 'catalog' of available training resources for future use.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT project management experience; Workday PM certification preferred and PMP certification highly desirable.
• Proven track record leading start-to-finish Workday implementations or migrations in the last five years, preferably with not-for-profit entities but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM and Finance.
• Experience with ADP, Blackbaud, Oracle HCM and procurement systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in change management, business process improvements, and developing employee training programs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High self-motivation and initiative, committed to delivering excellence.
• Demonstrated track record of strategic and tactical contributions at a consistently high level.

Range of rate: $18,200 - $20,300 monthly.

Note: In-office collaboration will be required for this contracted role.