Job Information
IBM Workday Complex Project Manager in Buffalo, New York
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilities
Program Leadership & Governance
Lead multi-year Workday HCM transformation programs
Establish executive governance, roadmap, and funding strategy
Drive alignment between HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and Legal
Delivery & Execution
Lead cross-functional workstreams including:
Core HCM
Payroll (US and Global)
Benefits
Time Tracking
Recruiting & Talent
Learning
Compensation & Performance
Reporting & People Analytics
Manage systems integrators, internal teams, and payroll vendors
Own data migration, integrations, and testing strategy
HR Transformation
Modernize HR operating model and service delivery
Enable global process standardization and automation
Improve employee and manager self-service experience
Finance Transformation
Partner with Finance leadership to modernize:
Chart of Accounts
Financial close processes
Controls and compliance
Reporting and analytics
Compliance & Risk
Ensure regulatory compliance (FLSA, ACA, GDPR, SOC, etc.)
Own payroll controls, audits, and validation
Ensure data privacy and security controls
Change & Adoption
Lead change management, communications, and training strategy
Drive adoption across all employee populations
Required technical and professional expertise
10+ years of HR systems or ERP program leadership
Workday HCM or FIN Certification
5+ years leading large-scale Workday HCM or FINS implementations
Deep expertise in:
Core HCM
Payroll (US and/or Global)
Benefits
Time Tracking
Talent modules
Or
Financial Accounting
Procure-to-Pay
Order-to-Cash
Asset Management
Expenses
Experience delivering multi-country HCM/payroll or Finance programs
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred technical and professional experience
PMP
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.