IT Project Manager/Workday Release Manager

A Lineage Logistics the IT Project Manager/Workday Release Manager is responsible for successfully implementing large, complex, global technology projects. The role involves coordinating technical and functional resources across multiple teams and often requires working concurrently on several global projects. We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Project Manager to support operational governance, SOX-related activities, and smaller technology initiatives within our ERP environment, with an expectation of release management experience in Workday (HR + Finance). This role is primarily client-side and focuses on coordinating recurring control activities, supporting audit readiness, and driving structured execution of small-to-medium initiatives across Finance and HR systems. The ideal candidate is a strong organizer and communicator who can work across technical and business teams, bring structure to evolving processes, and ensure accountability for timelines, documentation, and compliance-related deliverables. This is not a large-scale implementation role — it is a hands-on coordination and governance role critical to operational stability and audit readiness. Success in this role requires comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where not all processes are fully defined, and a willingness to help bring structure and consistency over time. At Lineage, the goal is to create a versatile, right-sized, highly skilled team with the proper mix of talents, skills, and experience, with the capacity for and interest in continuous learning to support technologies that can become key organizational differentiators. We leverage cloud services, best-of-breed technologies, and external resources to augment our internal capabilities and provide sufficient delivery capacity. This means that in addition to being a great project manager, an ideal candidate will need to be able to review and collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure that we are collectively able to deliver projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. As a company, Lineage aims to develop state-of-the-art systems to make our employees productive, meet and exceed our customers’ expectations, assist in our growth, and create an operating platform that enables Lineage to achieve its vision of transforming the global food supply chain. This is one of the most critical roles in that journey, and it will require someone who has a true passion for technology project management. This is a REMOTE role We are not sponsoring work authorization for this role. Primary Responsibilities :    Manage   l arge   global   technical projects   ( i.e.,   involving   up to 2 0+ resources) by   establishing   strong   relationships   with functional and technical teams   and   integrating   requirement definition s , project   planning   and resource direction to meet   team and   corporate objectives   Partner with   global   project sponsors, project teams ,   other project managers ,   and product managers   to   help   evaluate technical and business requirements and   to   identify ,   develop ,   and implement   approaches and solution alternatives   Work closely with third parties, including   consulting   and   technology partners   Coordinate and track monthly and quarterly SOX IT controls, including detective and monitoring controls related to ERP and supporting systems   Partner with Internal Audit, Finance, HR, and IT teams to ensure   timely   evidence collection, documentation, and remediation tracking   Support audit requests and   maintain   organized documentation to   demonstrate   control effectiveness   Manage small to mid-sized system enhancements and operational initiatives, ensuring scope, timelines, and stakeholders are aligned   Bring structure and follow-through to recurring operational processes that span multiple teams   Track and escalate risks, delays, and ownership gaps to leadership in a clear and   timely   manner   Support governance activities such as change tracking, release coordination support, and control-related process improvements   Maintain visibility into cross-system dependencies that impact compliance or operational stability   Help standardize documentation and repeatable processes across Finance and HR system support activities   Education and Work Experience:   U niversity degree   or equivalent   work   experience   in software engineering, computer   science   or   finance /   business administration   3  to   7   years of   IT   project management   experience   working   with   enterprise   application software  including Workday HR + Finance Experience managing both small- and large-scale projects   Experience supporting SOX IT controls, audit activities, or compliance-related processes is strongly preferred   Experience working in client-side/internal PM roles rather than consulting-only environments preferred   Experience with Workday (other   ERP systems such as SAP   or   Oracle is a plus)   Experience managing smaller concurrent initiatives rather than only large transformations   Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills   Knowledge   of   the   ServiceNow ticketing tool   is   preferred   Knowledge of JIRA is preferred   K nowledge of project management best practices and methodologies   Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines (e.g., monthly controls)   Comfortable working in environments where processes are still maturing   Ability to follow up persistently to ensure tasks are completed   Clear written communication skills for audit documentation and stakeholder updates   Ability to   identify   gaps in ownership and help drive accountability   Experience coordinating across IT, Finance, and HR stakeholders   #LI-Remote Why Lineage? 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