Sr. Project Manager (Workday Adaptive Planning)

Implementation Project Manager (Workday Adaptive Planning)

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Project/Program Manager to lead the stabilization and rebuild of a Workday Adaptive Planning (WDAP) environment. This role will partner closely with Finance and IT to drive ownership alignment, improve system performance, and deliver a scalable planning solution.

This is a highly visible role requiring both strong project leadership and a solid understanding of FP&A systems and processes. Experience within Insurance or subscription-based business models is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end implementation and/or rebuild of Workday Adaptive Planning
• Drive project planning, timelines, milestones, and overall delivery execution
• Partner with Finance (business stakeholders) and IT to establish clear ownership and governance
• Manage third-party vendors/partners (e.g., system integrators)
• Identify current system gaps and lead stabilization efforts
• Oversee requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation phases
• Ensure alignment between functional (FP&A) and technical (data/integrations) teams
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively drive resolution
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, status reporting, and executive updates
• Support change management and user adoption efforts

Required Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience, including enterprise system implementations
• Proven experience leading Workday Adaptive Planning (WDAP) implementations or similar FP&A tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, etc.)
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Experience working in cross-functional environments (Finance + IT)
• Demonstrated ability to manage system rebuilds, transformations, or stabilization efforts
• Experience working with or managing system integrators/consulting partners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a post-go-live stabilization or turnarounds
• Familiarity with data integrations, data flows, and reporting structures
• PMP, Workday Adaptive Planning or similar certifications