Senior Engagement Manager
WorkdayJapan, TokyoPosted 9 March 2026
Job Description
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
About the Team
You will be joining a team of professional Engagement Managers that deliver high quality Workday solution deployment and consulting projects for customers. The project team will consist of primarily local consultants, but can in many cases involve overseas consultant resources.
チームについて
お客様に対し、高品質なWorkdayソリューションの導入およびコンサルティングプロジェクトを提供する、プロフェッショナルなエンゲージメント・マネージャーのチームに加わっていただきます。
プロジェクトチームは主に国内のコンサルタントで構成されますが、多くの場合、海外のコンサルタントリソースが関与することもあります。
About the Role
The Opportunity
Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of complex technology and human-centric business transformation? As a Senior Engagement Manager , you won’t just be managing projects—you will be the chief architect of our clients' success.
You will lead high-impact Workday implementations, serving as the bridge between sales, delivery, and the C-suite. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on being a methodology expert and a trusted advisor , ensuring that every deployment is delivered with precision, on budget, and ready to serve as a world-class reference.
Primary Responsibilities
Drive the Gold Standard: Become a certified expert in Workday’s Implementation Methodology, leveraging it to lead 1 to 2 large-sized projects simultaneously to successful Go-Live.
Influence the Deal: Partner with the Sales team to shape the future of our engagements. You’ll help gather requirements, formulate delivery approaches, and craft SOWs that set our teams up for success.
Consultative Leadership: Act as a mentor to Professional Services resources, guiding them through technical hurdles and professional growth.
Navigate the C-Suite: Lead Executive Steering Committee meetings, translating project milestones into business value for client stakeholders.
Manage the Scope: Manage project scope and budgets with a firm but fair hand. You’ll identify risks early, resolve conflicts with client PMs, and execute change orders when the scope evolves.
Ensure Long-term Success: Guide clients from the intensity of implementation into the stability of Product Support/Customer Success, ensuring they are empowered to maximize their Workday investment.
You will need to become :
The Workday Expert: You have a deep understanding of Workday products and a passion for staying ahead of the platform’s latest features.
The Diplomat: You can balance the firm requirements of a Statement of Work (SOW) with the delicate nature of client relationships.
The Finisher: You have a track record of bringing projects in on time and under budget without sacrificing quality.
The Strategic Mentor: You don’t just delegate; you coach. You enjoy elevating the consultants around you.
【ポジションの魅力】
シニア・エンゲージメント・マネージャー(EM)は、単なる「プロジェクト管理」に留まりません。クライアントの成功を設計する「チーフ・アーキテクト」としての役割を担います。
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