Senior Program Manager – Enterprise Systems Integration/HR Technology

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Program Manager to lead an end-to-end greenfield Workday HCM Implementation for a premier, fast-growing technology enterprise based in Irvine, CA. This role is responsible for driving the complete transition from legacy shared services to a modern, standalone Workday HR technology environment.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Program Leadership & Delivery: Own the end-to-end program lifecycle, from architecture design and vendor selection through configuration, UAT, payroll parallel runs, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Complex Enterprise Integrations: Manage key bi-directional integration streams connecting Workday as the primary source of truth across SAP ERP, Okta IAM, Ashby ATS, and Concur Expense.
• Vendor Governance: Oversee external Systems Integrator (SI) partners to ensure strict accountability for scope, timelines, deliverable quality, and budget adherence.
• Standalone Transition: Drive data migration, cutover planning, and business readiness to ensure a smooth transition off legacy shared HR infrastructure with zero operational disruption.

What We Are Looking For:

• 10 years of Enterprise IT Program Management experience with a strong focus on large-scale HR technology implementations.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering at least two full-lifecycle Workday HCM implementations (kickoff to stabilization).
• Prior experience with corporate carve-outs, joint ventures, or migrating from shared-services environments to standalone enterprise architectures.
• Strong technical understanding of Workday integration models, data migration, and cross-functional alignment across IT, HR, Finance, and Security.

This is a high-visibility leadership role with direct engagement across C-suite and executive stakeholders. If you are open to exploring this position, please reply with an updated copy of your resume and a few times you might be free for a brief introductory call.

Applied Skills:

• Workday HCM Implementation
• Enterprise HR Technology Transformation
• Systems Integrator (SI) & Vendor Management
• Enterprise System Integration (SAP, Okta, Ashby, Concur)
• Cutover & Parallel Payroll Planning
• Data Migration & ETL Governance
• Cross-Functional Program Leadership
• Corporate Carve-Outs & Standalone Migrations
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Operational Readiness
• IT Governance & Scope/Budget Control