[Remote] Workday Integration Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FTSi.Tech is a staffing agency focused on connecting candidates with career opportunities. They are seeking an IT Workday Integration Project Manager to oversee data integrations between Workday and third-party vendors, manage project scopes, and ensure timely delivery of data while mitigating risks.ResponsibilitiesDefine Project Scope: Work with business users and the Global HR Transformation office to gather data integration requirementsBuild Project Plans: Create resource-loaded, activity-linked timelines detailing dependencies, risks, and critical path milestonesManage Budgets & Vendor SOWs: Ensure delivery conforms to the financial budgets outlined in the vendor Statements of Work (SOW)Lead Communication: Deliver status updates, escalate delivery bottlenecks, and manage stakeholder expectations across IT and executive teamsOversee Development: Guide the technical team through the design, build, and deployment of custom data pathwaysEnforce Workday Best Practices: Align configurations with native Workday frameworks, including Enterprise Interface Builders (EIB), Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and Workday StudioManage Downstream Systems: Coordinate technical mappings to external benefit providers, custom applications, and timekeeping systems like Kronos or QGendaEnsure Data Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to corporate data security, privacy laws, and IT auditing standardsCoordinate QA/UAT Testing: Manage End-to-End (E2E) integration testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business teamsTroubleshoot Technical Errors: Address data transformation issues, system failures, and API connection errorsHandle Upgrades: Manage testing schedules during semi-annual Workday release cycles to ensure integrations stay unbrokenSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent fieldsUsually 3 to 10 years managing technology-driven IT or ERP implementationsExpert-level mastery of Agile, Scrum, and traditional Waterfall project delivery structuresIn-depth knowledge of EIBs, RaaS (Report-as-a-Service), Workday Web Services, and Workday StudioDeep understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), REST/SOAP APIs, XML, and XSLT transformation logicExperience migrating data or bridging connections between Workday and platforms like SAP or OracleProject Management Professional (PMP) or direct Workday Certification (e.g., Workday Integration Core, Workday Pro)Company OverviewFTSi.Tech offers temporary staffing, direct hire, payroll, staffing, recruiting, outsourcing, strategy, and consulting services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.ftsi.tech.