Sr. Project Manager to direct and lead the end-to-end implementation of the AMA Workday Adaptive Planning project involving internal and external implement

Our client is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to direct and lead the end-to-end implementation of the AMA Workday Adaptive Planning project involving internal and external implementation partners.

Must Have's:

• 8+ years of experience in project management leading major IT initiatives and enterprise software projects
• Experience with Workday adaptive planning
• Extensive Enterprise Resource Planning implementation experience including recent project management experience with Workday Adaptive Planning projects.
• Experience working on large implementation projects with multiple vendors.
• Exceptional communication skills across a range of forums and channels and with senior level stakeholders.
• Your project management skills are impeccable at every stage - planning, analysis, problem solving, delivery and communication.
• Your in-depth understanding of agile and lean delivery concepts & methodologies

Nice to Have's:

• You have a post-secondary education in a related field
• Having a project management designation (ISP, PMP)
• Planning, budgeting & reporting process knowledge or accounting experience and/or designation would be considered an asset.

Who You Are

• You're a master multi-tasker who can juggle a variety of projects with ease - you have no problem getting things done.
• You’re a spirited team leader who knows how to motivate your team to get results.
• You're a flexible and responsive team player who is comfortable working with all levels in an organization.
• You love to share thoughts and ideas - after all, two heads are always better than one.
• You’re a natural when it comes to finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others.
• You’re both a right-brain and a left-brain thinker and have a good balance between your innovative side and quantitative analytical abilities.
• You can strategize and execute integrated digital and traditional initiatives across a range of platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Team Lead, PMO.
• Direct and lead the end-to-end implementation of the Workday Adaptive Planning project involving internal and external implementation partners.
• Lead the transition from legacy budgeting processes into the automated, driver-based forecasting environment of Adaptive Planning.
• Lead initiatives to optimize the Enterprise Resource Planning platform ensuring seamless data flows between core Financials, Adaptive Planning and Operational systems.
• Create and maintain critical project artifacts including project charters, project and integration plan(s), schedules, decisions, change orders, risks and mitigations logs.
• Work closely and collaboratively with project/delivery teams, Finance and other business areas and external parties to ensure interdependencies are identified early and managed successfully.
• Act as the primary liaison between the implementation team and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) business owners to ensure the tool meets business process and reporting requirements.
• Ensure all application changes are developed, tested and implemented in a well-controlled environment.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that will complete the following: initial research and design, creating and pitching proposals, driving implementation, evaluation and review, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct regular analysis to identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve performance on key KPIs.
• Escalate issues early in a clear, concise manner to ensure obstacles can be overcome and the project stays on track.
• Actively drive project success and outcomes by managing timelines, deliverables, cost and other project constraints.
• Increase overall effectiveness, efficiency and profitability through operational improvements and smart resourcing.