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Workday Engagement Manager / Business Side Project Manager
AvaapWorkday Engagement Manager / Business Side Project Manager
Apr. 2025Miami, Florida, United StatesProject Manager for Avaap’s internal Workday Phase 1 implementation, a unique engagement where the client and the implementation partner are the same organization. This creates a distinctive dynamic: consultants, stakeholders, and system users are all part of the same company, requiring heightened attention to governance, objectivity, and data sensitivity. Leveraging AI to support project both from a business side and implementation side.
Workday Project Manager
Hebrew SeniorLifeWorkday Project Manager
Jun. 2024 - Apr. 2025Full Platform Workday Implementation project (HCM with Payroll / Talent & Adv Comp / Financials & Adaptive Planning Led team through Testing Sessions and established Testing Smartsheet Dashboarding with Test Scenario Progress Reporting Workday Launch methodology – Initially live with HCM and Payroll. Senior Living Clinic environment - included implementation of new clocks (ZKTeko Integration)
Workday Engagement Manager / Project Manager
KainosWorkday Engagement Manager / Project Manager
May. 2021 - Jun. 2024Miami, Florida, United StatesResponsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday projects based on customer requirements and priorities. Provide functional leadership and oversight in the areas of project management, data management and process improvement. Certified Workday Engagement Manager.
HCM Consultant - Senior Workday Project Manager
Helios Consulting Inc | Helping companies with cloud based HCM TechnologyHCM Consultant - Senior Workday Project Manager
May. 2019 - May. 2021Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaExperienced HCM technology consultant and project manager leading Workday projects and initiatives. Successfully completed a Global Enterprise Workday Implementation for Fortune 500 company, including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting and Talent features. Currently managing several Phase 2 initiatives including Recruiting, Absence and Payroll Integration for Oceania region, as well as planning implementation of expanded Workday modules for 30+ countries in Europe, Asia and South America.
Sr. Manager / Director, HRIS
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.Sr. Manager / Director, HRIS
May. 2015 - May. 2019Duluth, Minnesota AreaPerformed leadership role in creating a new HRIS onshore/offshore model, building the function from ground up by collaborating with IT and HR leadership. Served as the Lead GPO for Integrations, Data Conversion, Reporting, and Core HR Implementation of Workday. In my role I implemented a new HRIS data warehouse, incorporating multiple HRIS and workforce datasets for use by newly created HRIS BI environment. I also developed a project charter and a business requirements document in collaboration with central Enterprise BI team. Key Contributions: Implemented 43 Integrations and Converted 65,000 active associates from SAP and ADP as part of the Enterprise Workday implementation. Planned and executed full a company-wide conversion to Workday within a strict 9-month timeframe through close collaboration with a Workday implementation consulting team. Developed dashboards around key areas such as Hiring, Turnover, Diversity and Job Mobility measurements in coordination with an internal team. Established long-term business plans by building a team of key HR brand stakeholders across 7 divisions and collaborating to identify and prioritize analytics needs.
Implementation Project Manager
CeridianImplementation Project Manager
Mar. 2014 - Apr. 2015Lead, manage and successfully implement deployments of Workforce Management, Payroll, Benefits and Recruiting for clients across the Mid Market Segment. • Facilitate onsite Discovery Sessions. • Lead Change Management and Organizational Readiness processes with client implementations. • Identify and establish project structure including project team roles and responsibilities, deliverables, milestones, reporting structure and implementation success criteria. • Define scope and implementation timelines to ensure that performance guarantees were met. • Manage Projects, issues and project document through AtTask and MS Project. • Collaborate with clients, business stakeholders, leadership staff, technical resource teams and other departments to ensure that deliverables are met, as well as proactively communicate escalation for project risks. • Present project feedback and status to Client Stakeholders, Internal Management teams and Project Sponsors.
HRIS Manager, CPI and Projects
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.HRIS Manager, CPI and Projects
Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2014Duluth, Minnesota AreaManaged the implementation of IBM Kenexa Applicant Tracking and Onboarding which included rollout to 6 brands and over 4000 locations. Provided project management leadership of additional HRIS efforts related to ADP EV5, eTime, and other ancillary systems, processes and interfaces.
Director and IT Project Manager, IT Applications Development
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.Director and IT Project Manager, IT Applications Development
Jan. 2005 - Apr. 2012Promoted to role of Director within the larger Ascena Retail Group IT organization. Oversaw staff of seven direct reports. Work as a liaison with the corporate and store business areas. Senior level project management of Ascena level projects and initiatives. Closely involved in rollout of PMLC standardized process. Technical background in Java, PHP, CGI, .NET, mySQL, PL/SQL, Windows and Web Services, among a host of other languages and platforms. Strong focus on HRMS systems and ERP applications / projects which included a conversion from Lawson HR/Payroll to ADP and a conversion from Lawson Financials to Oracle EBS.
Consultant / Project Lead
CSCConsultant / Project Lead
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2005Lead Consultant / Programmer/ Project Manager for Computer Sciences Corporation and on assignment with an Environment Protection Agency lab. Responsible for the development and support of a large scale toxicology tracking database called Ecotox which contains over a half a million records scientifically coded for chemical toxicology measurements within terrestrial and aquatic life.
Lead Programmer & Application Development Manager
50 BelowLead Programmer & Application Development Manager
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003Lead the development of an updated internal application for managing and serving template driven website initiatives marketed toward various industries. Twice named Employee of the Month based on drive to deliver results and willingness to take on difficult challenges.
Systems Programmer
AdvanstarSystems Programmer
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002DuluthResponsible for automated conversion of Print Event materials to digital formats utilizing proprietary conversion software. Supported move of technology from Hive4.com New York location to Duluth office. Worked in supervisory position and developed automated system that ran monthly.

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