Workday Delivery Manager

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Workday Delivery Manager (Project, Backlog & Engagement Focus)

Are you passionate about Workday, energized by leading strategic projects, and ready to drive meaningful impact in HR Tech? If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love streamlining processes, and excel at managing dynamic stakeholder relationships, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

About the Role: As our Workday Delivery Manager, you'll lead critical global HR technology projects and initiatives, bringing your expertise in project management, backlog management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams, external vendor partners, and key business stakeholders, making sure every project aligns with our strategic objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the delivery of Workday projects of varying complexity, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and client expectations.
• Own and proactively manage our project backlog using Monday.com, conducting regular sprint reviews, and driving agile best practices within the HR Tech team.
• Provide leadership for our HR Technology (trying to set apart of what Rachel/Christina do...) project management, including creating robust project plans, stakeholder management strategies, and monitoring execution to meet milestones effectively.
• Drive engagement while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, managing communication strategies, and management roadmaps for ongoing partnership success.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams to enhance our solutions and continuously improve our processes, practices, and documentation.
• Drive and promote PMO best practices, establishing clear reporting structures and consistent project closure methods to enhance transparency and accountability.
• Oversee vendor management, ensuring third-party resources align with our expectations, standards, budgets and project timelines.
• Provide strategic input and guidance to resolve project challenges, manage escalations efficiently, and turn complex situations into successful outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, tools, and team capabilities, partnering with the VP of HR Technology to drive operational excellence and agility.
• Conduct workshops, training, and deliver effective documentation to empower stakeholders and project teams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Capture baseline requirements from our existing backlog to inform and enhance our strategic roadmap, enabling effective scoping and sizing of projects for steering committee prioritization.

Who You Are:

• An experienced leader with a strong track record managing complex Workday projects.
• Exceptional at backlog and sprint management within an agile environment.
• Skilled at engagement and relationship management, capable of balancing diverse stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic thinker with a knack for identifying process improvements and thinking outside of the box.
• Collaborative by nature, committed to teamwork, personable and driven by the pursuit of excellence.

Why Join Us? Join a dynamic team passionate about Workday and committed to driving impactful results. We're hands-on, collaborative, and deeply focused on achieving meaningful outcomes together. If you're ready to shape the future of Workday delivery and help propel our organization forward, we'd love to connect!

Come make a difference with us-apply today!