A large public sector organization is preparing for a major Workday implementation covering the full Workday platform. Implementation is expected to begin in December and continue through 2028. The organization is seeking a senior transformation leader to serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO. This individual will lead implementation readiness, establish strong governance, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure that business, technology, data, and organizational priorities remain aligned. Location: Washington DC (Onsite) Type: Fulltime / Contract Key Responsibilities • Partner with the CIO on program strategy, governance, and executive decision making • Lead organizational and operational readiness for the Workday implementation • Coordinate across IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, business leadership, and external partners • Establish decision rights, escalation processes, executive reporting, and accountability • Monitor milestones, risks, dependencies, resources, budgets, and organizational impacts • Serve as a senior liaison between leadership, internal teams, and the implementation partner • Ensure implementation decisions support the organization's long term operating model and technology strategy Preferred Qualifications • Significant experience leading large enterprise technology or business transformation programs • Experience with ERP or cloud platform implementations, preferably Workday • Strong background in program governance, organizational readiness, change management, and executive engagement • Experience within government, public sector, or similarly complex organizations • Ability to operate as a trusted advisor to a CIO and influence senior stakeholders • Strong judgment, diplomacy, communication, and problem-solving skills