Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

PwC Ireland - Bring Your Experience, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential

We are a community of solvers combining human ingenuity, experience and technology innovation to deliver sustained outcomes and build trust.

We are Senior Technology and Digital leads, experienced in scoping, and delivering large transformation programmes, in leading senior partners in complex matrix environments.

About PwC Technology Consulting

At PwC, we recognise the opportunities that can be achieved when we embrace what technology has to offer. Our Technology Consulting team are dedicated to leveraging technology in order to solve complex business problems for our clients. We work with Ireland’s largest organisations across a wide range of industries including financial services, healthcare industry and the public sector. With PwC, you will get the opportunity to work with clients along the entire technology lifecycle, from developing IT strategy through to system implementation.

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of

As a Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, with experience of leading teams to help clients solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include:

Develop and nurture relationships with senior client stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to align Workday HCM programs with business and HR strategies through executive-level discussions.

Lead cross-functional teams in securing and delivering Workday HCM projects, overseeing the full program lifecycle from estimating, scoping, solution design and proposal development to implementation, change management, and post-go-live support (hypercare).

Utilize strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues, maintain high work standards, and apply firm methodologies and technologies for project success.

Design and implement Workday HCM Cloud solutions—including Core HR, Talent, Payroll, and Analytics—ensuring smooth integration with payroll, finance, and enterprise systems.

Represent PwC as an Workday HCM thought leader at industry events and drive successful user adoption through effective change management and training.

Oversee data migration, security, and compliance, embedding best practices for regulatory and operational excellence.

Mentor junior team members and foster an inclusive, high-performing Workday HCM practice.

Your Profile

You have 7-10+ years’ experience in scoping, selling and implementing Workday HCM suite.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certified.

You have strong knowledge of the technical architecture of Workday HCM platforms

Workday HCM certifications are an advantage.

You have a bachelor's degree (minimum 2:1) in project management, computer science or a related discipline

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us at ie_experiencedhireteam@pwc.com for more information.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Workday HCM Programme/Project Manager | Senior Manager | Technology Consulting | Advisory

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