Workday Federal - Change Management Lead
Apply Job ID 33695 Date posted 11/03/2025Job Family:
SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be working with an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology.
From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, equipping organizations with best-in-class enterprise solutions to support our clients’ mission and enable transformative growth.
As a Workday Federal Change Management Lead, you will be responsible for guiding clients through the organizational change journey associated with Workday implementations.
You’ll bring deep expertise in change management strategies, stakeholder engagement, and communications to help federal clients adopt new ways of working. Your role will be pivotal in aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve successful outcomes and long-term value.
As a Workday Change Management Lead, your project assignments and development activities may include:
Creating and implementing change management strategies and communications, drafting communication materials, developing, and delivering training, facilitating sponsor and stakeholder meetings, and developing change management deliverables specific to a Workday implementation
Support and lead the development of change management, communication, and training strategies
Support the development of communication plans and collateral with a wide array of stakeholders
Measure the effectiveness of change strategies and activities
Utilize and align to Workday methodology and leading practices
Prepare for and lead internal and external stakeholder discussions, client meetings, and leadership briefings
Develop approaches to increase awareness and adoption of Workday including training resources and tools
Develop documents that support the implementation of Workday
From initial training needs assessments to developing and delivering training, you’ll be equipping organizations with the training knowledge, resources, and support to successfully deploy Workday
Obtain Workday certifications necessary for this role
What You Will Need:
US Citizenship and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor’s degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of change management experience with Workday; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of change management experience with Workday. Experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of NINE (9) years of change management experience with Workday
Workday Certification in HCM, Financials, Project Management, etc.
Experience developing and delivering training utilizing various modalities
Experience and knowledge of Workday
Demonstrated ability to deliver and facilitate effective training programs
Strong project management skills
Must be willing to travel to client sites as needed, up to 50%
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Proficiency in using instructional design methods and development tools (i.e., Articulate, Captivate, Storyline, or similar software)
Workday Learning or People Experience certification
Prior Workday experience as subject matter expert and/or consultant
Prosci, CCMP or other similar Change Management certification
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to develop and cultivate relationships with internal team, clients, and other partners
Experience with ERP implementations like Workday, SAP, Oracle, UKG, or similar applications
Previous experience with the operations and culture of government organizations
Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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