Workday Business Implementation Programme Manager Location: London Heathrow Working Environment: Hybrid Pay type: Competitive hourly pay rate Our Client One of the world's largest airline groups, with a fleet of over 500 aircraft flying to more than 250 destinations. A company who are committed to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for their passengers. The Role Hays are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Workday Business Implementation Programme Manager to join our client on an short temporary assignment for an approximate duration of 12 months with the possibility of an extension. We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Business Implementation Programme Manager for the business implementation of Workday modules and HR change projects related to Talent, Recruitment, Development and Performance Management. Key Responsibilities Shapes, scopes, structures, plans and delivers the business change programme, responsible for driving, co-ordinating and delivering the plans to meet the business objectives, internal control needs and budgets Determines, establishes and manages appropriate and effective governance structures for the programme, workstreams and projects that is effective at all levels and aligns with key departmental / corporate governance structures. Ensures appropriate involvement and commitment from stakeholders through successful management of expectations and clear communication at all levels. Manages robust processes for risks, issues and dependencies and change control. Identifies resource requirements to ensure successful delivery of the programme or projects, working closely with the IAG GBS Head of Programmes. Ensures projects within the programme are managed and regularly reviewed. Provides programme updates to agreed schedule, process and standards and ensures effective communication with all stakeholders. Challenges the focus of the programme and its projects to meet targets and escalate any shortfalls to the IAG GBS Head of Programmes and to Programme governance. Builds and develops business cases for projects with the finance team. Ensures robust plans in place for realisation of benefits. Manages and leads cross-functional project teams without line management accountability Owns all portfolio and programme administration and documentation, including programme plans. Skills and Qualifications: Ability to manage complex programmes and projects in a fast-paced global environment, finite resources and conflicting priorities Ability to translate high-level business objectives into programme structures, project deliverables and plans ensuring alignment to business plan goals. Challenges focus of projects/programme to meet targets and initiates extra activities wherever gaps are identified. Demonstrates excellent planning, organisation and forecasting skills and experience of managing multiple projects / programmes and prioritises to meet objectives. Excellent stakeholder management skills across a diverse geographic region. Demonstrates ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively at all levels. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively, align diverse views and gain consensus, providing clarity on what is to be achieved. Demonstrates pro-active and forward-looking approach to the projects/programme such as managing risks and engagement with stakeholders. Recognises when to escalate. Ability to resolve complex issues through an objective and analytical approach, creating relevant clarity in areas of ambiguity, developing options and negotiating resolutions. Brings together cross-functional groups, leads discussions and achieves outcomes through a structured approach, effective workshop facilitation and collaboration. Good business acumen and commercial awareness which enables consideration of the wider impact and dependencies of projects and pre-empts issues. Ability to manage virtual teams Evaluates project deliverables to ensure they are fit for purpose and delivered to agreed standards. Benefits: Competitive day rate Hybrid working. Flexibility with start/finish times What next? If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.