Certified Workday Project Manager

<h2>Company:</h2>Mercer<h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Description:</h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer team, a Marsh business. This role will be remote. </span></p><div></div><div><p>This is for a dynamic and forward-thinking Workday Project Manager to lead medium to complex projects in a fast-paced, global, multi-national organization. This role is pivotal in driving <b>HR Digital Transformation </b>initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and delivering impactful solutions.</p><p></p><p><b>We will count on you to:</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead one or multiple projects with Mercer clients across diverse business units, focusing on HR Digital Transformation initiatives such as Workday implementations, automation of HR processes, and adoption of AI-driven HR analytics.</p></li><li><p>Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to C-suite executives during Executive Steering Committees using virtual collaboration platforms and data storytelling techniques.</p></li><li><p>Develop and oversee project plans with clear milestones and deadlines, co-created with business users and aligned with digital transformation goals.</p></li><li><p>Track and manage project costs using cloud-based financial tools, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all Mercer-related documentation.</p></li><li><p>Assign responsibilities, monitor team progress, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery of HR technology solutions, leveraging agile and hybrid project management methodologies.</p></li><li><p>Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, using data-driven tools to anticipate and address challenges.</p></li><li><p>Enhance program and project management capabilities within your portfolio, integrating digital HR solutions to maximize business value and ROI.</p></li><li><p>Maintain high visibility on initiatives through engaging, tech-enabled communication—think interactive dashboards, virtual town halls, and stakeholder updates.</p></li><li><p>Ensure comprehensive scope documentation at project kickoff, continuously refining it as the project evolves and managing scope changes with precision.</p></li><li><p>Confirm compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including data privacy and security standards critical to HR systems.</p></li><li><p>Spot opportunities to introduce Mercer’s broader service offerings—like HR analytics, talent mobility platforms, or digital employee wellness solutions—to clients.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you need to have: </b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, Management, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 5 years of project management or consulting experience, ideally in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or HR Digital Transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>Proven self-starter with the ability to work independently, lead teams, and inspire collaboration in hybrid or remote work environments.</p></li><li><p>Exceptional communication skills, adept at virtual presentations, stakeholder engagement, and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical mindset with advanced problem-solving skills, including experience with HR data analytics and digital process optimization.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What makes you stand out?</b></p><ul><li><p>Hands-on experience with Workday (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, or Analytics modules) and familiarity with HR tech trends like AI, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), or cloud-based integrations. Workday Certification Preferred.</p></li><li><p>Deep knowledge of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, SAFe).</p></li><li><p>Proven proficiency with modern tools like Office365, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Tableau, Jira, Smartsheets, and/or Asana.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why join our team:</b></p><ul><li><p>We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.</p></li><li><p>We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.</p></li><li><p>Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.</p></li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.</span><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The applicable base salary range for this role is $111,600 to $223,200.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Applications will be accepted until:<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>May 22, 2026

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