Workday Engagement Manager

About Meridian Meridian is a minority-owned, 9-Time Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the nation's fastest-growing small businesses. For more than two decades, we've helped organizations modernize and maximize their ERP and Workday investments—delivering solutions that are efficient, scalable, and aligned to each client’s mission. We proudly serve state and local governments, federal agencies, K–12 organizations, and commercial clients, giving our team exposure to meaningful work that directly improves communities and public services nationwide. If you’re looking to grow your career inside a collaborative, supportive, and fast-growing consulting environment, Meridian is the place for you! Workday Engagement Manager Full-time, salaried position 100% Remote - must reside within the United States ✈️ Up to 30% domestic travel Must be eligible to work in the in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future The Opportunity Due to continued growth, Meridian Partners seeks a seasoned and client-focused Workday Engagement Manager to join our delivery leadership team. In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of Workday implementation programs across HCM, Payroll, and Financials for our public sector clients. You will serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with Meridian’s methodology, governance, and quality standards. Responsibilities Client Leadership & Relationship Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for client executive stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle. • Build trusted advisor relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and proactive communication. • Drive strategic discussions on project objectives, success measures, and long-term roadmap alignment. Program Oversight & Governance • Oversee all aspects of Workday implementation delivery, including project planning, resourcing, financial management, and risk mitigation. • Apply Meridian’s Workday Delivery Framework (MDF) and Workday Delivery Implementation Methodology to ensure consistent execution across all project phases. • Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive status updates, and issue/risk reviews. Team Leadership & Collaboration • Lead cross-functional teams including Solution Leads, Functional Consultants, and Technical Specialists. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Provide mentorship and professional development for project team members and emerging leaders within the Workday Practice. Delivery Excellence & Methodology Alignment • Ensure deliverables meet Meridian’s internal quality assurance standards and contractual obligations. • Drive adherence to scope, schedule, and budget through proactive change and risk management. • Champion repeatable best practices and contribute to the continuous enhancement of Meridian’s project delivery framework. Strategic Growth & Practice Development • Support pre-sales and business development activities, including RFP responses, scoping, and project estimation. • Identify expansion opportunities within existing clients to promote long-term partnerships and Workday optimization initiatives. • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and cross-practice collaboration across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Integrations. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of Workday full-cycle implementation experience • 3+ years experience as an EM/PM in Public Sector, managing multiple, concurrent Workday deployments for state or local agencies • Strong knowledge of Workday delivery methodology, governance, and best practices • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment • PMP or Workday Project Management certification required • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience Pay Transparency Compensation for roles at Meridian varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific practice, role, skillset, and level of experience. As required by law, Meridian provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired. Base Salary Range is $140,000 to $170,000 plus bonus is available for this specific role. Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian A collaborative, people-first culture Generous time off and flexible remote environment 401(k) with company match that immediately vests Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, caregiver/adoption support, financial coaching, EAP Company-paid life insurance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. No third-party agencies or submissions will be accepted. Applicants have rights under the following Federal Employment Laws: Family Medical Leave Act , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Apply tot his job

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