Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Workday Project Manager (Financials) for a top municipal government client. This role focuses on leading Workday Financials initiatives that support governmental finance operations, audit readiness, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience within Workday, the ability to partner closely with stakeholders, and a proven track record of delivering complex system projects in a public-sector environment. This individual will drive Workday optimization, ensure system alignment with reporting and audit needs, and provide clear communication to leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
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Required Skills & Experience
5+ years Project Management experience supporting Workday Financials
Proven experience managing Workday implementations, enhancements, or optimization projects
Strong understanding of Workday Financials modules (GL, Accounting, Reporting)
Municipal or governmental systems experience
Experience managing cross‑functional stakeholders (IT, Finance, Auditors, Vendors)
Hands-on experience managing project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables
Familiarity with financial close, audit readiness, and compliance processes
Ability to translate finance/business requirements into technical Workday solutions
Strong communication skills with executive‑level and finance leadership
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Background supporting government finance or accounting teams
Workday advanced reporting, dashboards, or data governance experience
Prior experience with ACFR, Single Audit, or GASB-related system support
Experience partnering with external auditors from a systems/data perspective
Workday certifications
Strong documentation, process improvement, and change management experience
Advanced Excel or financial systems reporting tools experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.