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Principal Managing Partner - State & Local and Higher Ed (SLED)

Workday

full time · Principal

$148,900 – $264,400

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What this role is

A strategic account leadership role managing the most valued State & Local Government and Higher Education customers at a major cloud ERP vendor, balancing deployment success with revenue growth and customer satisfaction. Suited for experienced enterprise software leaders with deep relationships in government or higher education sectors and hands-on knowledge of modern HR and finance platforms.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 10+ years deploying large cloud SaaS ERP solutions (HCM and Finance) at project/program manager level in government or higher education markets
  • 8+ years developing and maintaining C-level relationships with strategic alignment outcomes
  • 2+ years direct cloud-native HR or Finance software experience in an implementation leader, business function owner, or configuration role
  • Stakeholder management skills to identify needs and build relationships
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple customer accounts balancing satisfaction with revenue targets
  • Account strategy development focused on client relationships, growth, and retention
  • Credibility based on honesty, expertise, and consistent communication
  • Travel up to 50%

Nice to have

  • Experience and active networks within government or higher education markets
  • Ability to empower and lead matrixed teams across multiple organizational levels
  • Customer insights skills to analyze data and identify trends
  • Strong customer engagement and retention focus

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