Workday PMO and Resource Manager

**VirtualResource (VR)** is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR systems and Workday. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.

**Our people are our most important asset**
- We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
- We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
- Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do

**What is the role about?**

We are seeking an experienced **Workday PMO and Resource Manager** to lead IT project governance and resource management across our VirtualResource portfolio. This role will drive the successful execution of projects while ensuring optimal allocation of resources, fostering operational efficiency, and promoting project excellence.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Develop, implement, and uphold project management methodologies for VirtualResource.
- Provide expert guidance and mentoring across project management activities.
- Monitor and report on project performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Maintain robust stakeholder engagement and communication channels.
- Lead risk management initiatives to proactively mitigate project threats.
- Ensure thorough documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
- Deliver PM training and mentor junior project staff.
- Manage PMO budget and track resource utilisation.
- Conduct detailed project reviews and feed lessons learned into future planning.
- Oversee weekly time reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects according to skillsets and availability.
- Conduct capacity planning to meet current and future staffing needs.
- Resolve resource conflicts to maintain project continuity and momentum.

As a member of the VR team, you will have the flexibility to manage your own day, as long as you meet your set objectives and client demands. Often your team will be a mix of on-site and remote based members who will connect using IM, video calls and an online ticketing system. Good communication skills and time management is essential for this role.

**What skills are we looking for?**

Our roles are remotely based (even pre-Covid), meaning you will be working from your home office, connecting with your client and team on a daily basis.

To be successful in this type of environment, you will need to have the ability to communicate effectively (in English) with cross-functional teams, explain complex concepts in easy, understandable terms, align HR / business knowledge with Workday functionality, and proactively drive process improvements. You will need to be comfortable with video calls and be proactive in keeping communication channels open with your client and team.

**Must have Skills Required**
- Proven experience in a PMO or Resource Manager role, ideally within a Workday environment.
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
- Experience overseeing project governance and resource planning processes.
- Relevant project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Technical proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Workday PM modules).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in resource planning and conflict resolution.

**Other Qualifications/Skills that will be beneficial but not mandatory**
- Familiarity with Workday project resource modules or Workday ecosystem.
- Experience in training and mentoring project teams.
- Background in change management or business process improvement.
- Budget management experience at a PMO level.
- As this is a remote role, _**_you can be based anywhere in South Africa_**_, so long as you are authorised to work without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future._