HR Program Manager (Workday)

ECS is seeking an HR Program Manager with (Workday and/or ServiceNow) experience to work remotely. We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager with deep U.S. Federal experience to lead large-scale enterprise HR system initiatives, with a primary experience on Workday and secondary experience in ServiceNow HRSD . This role is responsible for end-to-end program leadership across complex, multi-workstream implementations and transformations in highly regulated federal environments. The ideal candidate has a proven track record delivering Workday programs in federal or Fed-adjacent environments , with additional experience integrating or coordinating with ServiceNow platforms. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise HR system programs , with emphasis on Workday (HCM, Payroll, Financials). Oversee integrated workstreams including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, integrations, reporting, and data migration. Drive execution across scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets. Establish and manage program governance, reporting cadence, and escalation paths. Federal Alignment & Compliance Ensure delivery aligns with federal standards and regulatory requirements. Operate within frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, ATO processes. Coordinate with security, compliance, and agency stakeholders. Navigate federal procurement, contract structures, and oversight expectations. Stakeholder & Executive Engagement Serve as the primary interface for federal clients, program sponsors, and executive leadership. Lead governance boards, executive briefings, and status reviews. Align business, technical, and vendor stakeholders across agencies and integrators. Manage expectations in high-visibility, politically sensitive environments. Program Planning & Execution Develop and manage integrated master schedules and roadmaps. Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies. Oversee resource planning, staffing, and capacity management. Enforce disciplined change control and scope management. Financial & Contract Management Manage program financials including budgets, forecasts, burn rates, and EVM (where applicable). Ensure compliance with federal contract requirements and SLAs. Support reporting obligations and audit readiness. Quality & Acceptance Management Ensure delivery is validated against approved user stories and acceptance criteria. Drive adherence to Definition of Done and governance standards. Prevent and manage rework through disciplined requirements and validation processes. Implement continuous improvement and lessons learned. Change Management & Adoption Partner with OCM and training teams to ensure successful adoption. Drive stakeholder readiness, communications, and training strategies. Monitor adoption metrics and business outcomes. Growth & Capture Support Support federal proposals, capture efforts, and orals presentations. Contribute to growth of Workday and ServiceNow federal portfolios. Identify expansion and follow-on opportunities. Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 General Description of Benefits