Job Description
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.
About Position:
We are seeking an experienced Workday Project manager with 8 to 10 years of experience in administering, supporting, and optimizing enterprise Workday HCM and Financial Management platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, security, performance, and operational stability of Workday environments while supporting business-critical HR and Finance processes.
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Role: Project manager (workday)
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Location: Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru & Chennai
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Experience: Between 8 to 10 Years
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Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Lead end-to-end PeopleSoft PUM and PeopleTools upgrade initiatives.
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Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
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Establish project governance, reporting mechanisms, risk logs, and issue management processes.
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Coordinate project activities across business, HR, finance, infrastructure, security, and application teams. Manage PeopleTools upgrades, system testing, deployment, and cutover activities.
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Coordinate migration activities across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments.
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Oversee retrofitting, customization analysis, and impact assessments.
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Ensure successful application of PeopleSoft Image updates and selective adoption processes.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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Facilitate workshops and steering committee meetings.
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Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation actions to leadership.
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Coordinate with PeopleSoft functional and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
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Manage system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness.
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Coordinate deployment and post-production support activities.
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Ensure compliance with change management and release management processes.
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Work closely with HR, Finance, PMO, and business leadership teams.
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Facilitate decision-making sessions and obtain required approvals.
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Ensure alignment between business objectives and financial targets.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?
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Open Positions
Workday,HCM
Skills Required
PUNE
Location
Workday,HCM
Desirable Skills
186545
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