Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager / Release Manager - LMS

Onsite Requirements: 100% remote, EST hours

Compensation Range: $60-65/hr

Introduction

We are seeking a Project Manager / Release Manager to support a planned Workday Learning implementation. This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable managing day-to-day delivery activities and has a strong interest in expanding their expertise into Workday.

The successful candidate will initially focus on release management, ticket coordination, prioritization, and moving work through the delivery lifecycle. As the Workday Learning project begins in late February/early March, this individual will transition into a broader project leadership role supporting planning, governance, stakeholder coordination, change management, and implementation success.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize project and operational tickets throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings and maintain alignment across project team members.
• Coordinate work through the development and release process and ensure deliverables progress into production.
• Help prioritize incoming requests based on business needs, timelines, and available resources.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to establish priorities and manage expectations, including appropriately pushing back on requests when necessary.
• Lead project planning, governance, and coordination for the upcoming Workday Learning implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure effective communication throughout the project.
• Support change management, user adoption, and organizational readiness activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and help drive successful implementation outcomes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PMP certification required.
• Proven Project Management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other learning-related software.
• Ability to operate as a Release Manager, moving work through the process into production
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and effectively establish and communicate expectations.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and stakeholders and appropriately challenging or declining requests when needed.
• Ability and willingness to learn Workday and grow into a Workday Learning project leadership role.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Agile project management experience.
• Experience supporting software implementations, releases, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Workday or other HR technology platforms.

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