Project Operations Specialist

About Workday

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you’re building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

We are hiring a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused Business Operations & Project Coordinator to support the People Services & Experience team. You will be the operational engine for the department, coordinating our cadence of business reviews (MBRs/QBRs) and maintaining the “source of truth” for our broader project portfolio. Second, you will step up to take direct, hands-on project management responsibility for select critical initiatives assigned by leadership. This is an ideal role for a sharp professional with 5 years of experience who wants to blend high-level operational visibility with the tangible experience of driving projects to completion.

About the Role

• Direct Project Management (Critical Initiatives): You will take ownership of specific, high-priority projects assigned by leadership, managing them from kick-off to delivery.
• Project Planning: Develop lightweight but effective project plans for assigned initiatives, defining scope, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Execution & Driving Progress: actively manage the day-to-day execution of these projects. Run efficient project meetings, assign tasks to stakeholders, and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Change Management: Support change management efforts, including project communications and cross-functional updates.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks or blockers within your assigned projects and escalate them to leadership with proposed solutions before they derail the timeline.
• Post Morten Review: Gather feedback and lead discussion on lessons learned, and implement continuous improvement.

People Services & Experience Team Portfolio Support: You will maintain the central database of all projects across the department and sit on the People & Experience team.