Project Manager, Finance Focus

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Manage planning and execution of initiatives for Workday Finance and Research Administration teams .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects with a focus on Workday Financial Management and ERP systems. Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project delivery aligned with organizational strategy.

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Workday Financial ManagementAgile Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData WarehousingBudget AnalysisProcess ImprovementReporting and AnalyticsRisk MitigationKPI AssessmentTechnical GuidanceVendor ManagementCommunication

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetJiraMicrosoft ProjectHuron Research SuiteChemManager/ShopUW+

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationPublic SectorERP SystemsHuman ResourcesFinanceSupply ChainIT Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage planning and execution of initiatives for Workday Finance and Research Administration teams
Provide project leadership for initiatives involving Workday Financial Management, Adaptive Planning, Huron Research Suite (RAMP), and ChemManager/ShopUW+
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with cross-functional impacts across financial processes, reporting and analytics, integrations, data warehousing, security, enterprise document management, and HCM partnership
Serve as liaison between functional finance teams and technical teams, translating business needs into coordinated project delivery
Foster collaboration, manage governance and stakeholder engagement, and align project outcomes with institutional financial goals
Create and manage project plans, coordinate resources, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes
Schedule and facilitate vendor workflow communication and track and review vendor deliverables
Draft and deliver project status communications and reports
Serve as a main client contact for multi-unit, moderately complex projects
Provide advanced technical and analytical guidance to project teams
Identify and estimate tasks and apply project management, process improvement, budget, and cost analysis methodologies
Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe team environment
Work primarily Monday through Friday during business hours, with on-call or weekend rotation as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working with or supporting initiatives related to Workday or other ERP systems
Proven track record of leading successful multi-unit, moderately complex projects, preferably in a higher education or public sector environment
Advanced proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies
Experience with Smartsheet, Jira, or Microsoft Project
Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams and build stakeholder relationships
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership and stakeholders
Experience supporting executive or director-level leadership in project delivery and operational initiatives
Experience managing stakeholder needs and engagement, risks, resources, and communication
Ability to align projects with organizational strategy, assess performance through KPIs and metrics, and translate technical and operational details into clear updates and visualizations
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field
7+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, or IT systems
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Successful applicants may be subject to a criminal background check
References will be requested of final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund