Project Manager - Workday Implementation

Saga is keen to appoint an experienced finance systems / change management - Project Manager. You will be key to delivering on a major business transformation project for Saga across all our business units in finance. We are fast approaching our "Go Live" phase of this major project. You will join us at capability and testing stage. Initially the contract will be for 9 months to start with. However, this could lead to an extension given the scope of the project and other future plans across the business. You will be reporting to the Head of Finance Transformation in our group function working across a finance team of 120 plus colleagues. This project will be groundbreaking for a business like ours. You could be a key part to help us transform and align all our finance processes, a significant project to have on your CV! We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. When you do come into the office, it'll be with a real purpose in mind - to meet with your team, to work together, and of course to socialise and celebrate too! We typically meet one a week in this team.Role Responsibility

• To provide strong technical system guidance to the team; Workday.
• Working collaboratively with the business stakeholders to scope and understand requirements for technical change.
• Be seen as the face of the project across Saga's business units (Insurance, Travel, Cruise, Money, Group).
• Ensure our Workday application and Finance Systems team are aligned with best practice and policy to ensure quality deliverables.
• Support in the provision of estimates and project planning. Facilitating regular planning and supporting the team to plan and estimate the project tasks and delivery dates for the Workday Project
• Troubleshooting and monitoring our instance of Workday Financials and work collaboratively with the team to resolve and prevent any defects, risks, or issues, whilst keeping key stakeholders updated with progression.
• Be a key contributor to identifying risks, understanding the impact, and liaising with Finance, the business and technology teams to put robust controls in place.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Providing support to the Finance Systems Manager and Head of Finance Transformation on all other matters as required.
  
  You will have gained previous experience as a PM in change management, finance systems, technology transformation or business transitions. Ideally you will have a good understanding of a large corporate business model and be able to pick up the project management of an ongoing project at this level. Demonstrating successful project completion. You will also need to have the following skills and experience;
• Experience with delivering new systems / platforms projects, ideally financial systems such as Workday.
• Proven experience of managing cross functional stakeholders and change management from a technical perspective.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Has gained previous experienced using project management tools, ideally Jira.
• Able to cope in a pressurised environment working to tight deadlines.
• Can demonstrate and an eye for detail and an analytical mind.
• Excellent personal effectiveness and time management skills, such as task and diary management, work and project planning, file and record keeping (physical and electronic)
• Be seen as a credible PM, able to quickly establish credibility, winning the respect and co-operation of colleagues at all levels.
• High integrity and objectivity capable of selling ideas and implementing change.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think outside the box.
• Possess an inquisitive mind and be able to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution.
Desirable;
• Hold a Project Management qualification or equivalent.
• Experienced in project methodologies - such as agile.
  
  Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.
We aim to be the largest and most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. We're committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference - more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK's Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we've built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform