Meet the Team
Overview
Our project team consists of long-time Langara employees, newcomers with specialized skills, and consultants from our implementation partner Deloitte. The core Workday@Langara project team consists of 58 full- and part-time Langara team members who are responsible for the launch of Workday at Langara and includes representatives from our finance, HCM, student and technical workstreams.
Want to reach out to us? Email workday@langara.ca and we’ll direct your email to the right person.
Project Management Office
Our project management team is responsible for leading the project and managing the work on our finance, HCM, student and technical workstreams. They manage our project team and support cross-functional decision-making as well as ensure Workday@Langara achieves its goals and meets deadlines.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Alena Chavdarova | Project Manager, achavdarova@langara.ca |
Organizational Change Management
The purpose of our Organizational Change Management Team is to support the Langara community throughout the project. We are here to listen to your perspectives, answer your questions and engage you in the change process. Communications, change preparation, events and training all fall under the OCM team.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Becky Querido | Manager, Organizational Change Management, bquerido@langara.ca |
| Erin Anderson | Communications Officer, eanderson@langara.ca |
In addition to the team working directly on the project, over 100 staff and faculty from teams and departments across the College have contributed their time in workshops and other consultations. Want to contribute your time? Check out some of the ways you can get involved in Workday@Langara.
Our partners
Overview
We aren’t alone on this important journey. Workday and Deloitte are our partners on this project.
Workday is our software partner and the provider of our new ERP system. They also work with us on how to best configure Workday to meet our College’s needs. Their ongoing support and commitment to continuous product innovation is just one of the reasons why we chose Workday.
Deloitte is our implementation partner. We chose them to help us prepare for our transition to Workday and we are working closely with them to ensure a successful launch. Our Deloitte colleagues bring a combination of technical acumen and experience with successful Workday implementations.
Governance
Overview
Workday@Langara involves individuals from across the College, each of whom brings a unique perspective and expertise. The diversity and experience within our project governance helps ensure a successful transition. In addition to the Executive Sponsor, who provides strategic direction and decisions, the project relies on the Joint Steering Committee and the Workday Advisory Board for guidance.
Joint Steering Committee
The Joint Steering Committee is a decision-making body who is responsible for successful delivery of the project.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Viktor Sokha | Executive Sponsor |
| Margaret Heldman | Associate Vice President, Academic |
| Jane Mason | Vice President, People and Culture |
| Dave Cresswell | Chief Information Officer |
| Chris Arnold-Forster | Director, Enterprise Risk Management |
| Mark DiNello | Deloitte Engagement Partner |
| Nick Smith | Director of PMO and Operational Excellence |
| John Wong | Associate Director, Development |
| Michael Koke | Director, Finance |
| Melody Lam | Director, HR Systems, Services & Payroll |
| Jan Smith | Student Lead & Registrar |
| Jody Gordon | Associate Vice-President, Students |
Workday Advisory Board
The Workday Advisory Board (WAB) includes representatives from across the College who strategize on arising priorities and challenges, manage resources, coordinate plans, and recommend solutions to the Joint Steering Committee.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Bowers | Division Chair and Social Sciences and Community Programs |
| Alena Chavdarova | Project Manager, Workday@Langara |
| Eileen Chin | Associate Director, Financial Services and Purchasing |
| Adveen Dosanjh | Manager, Workday Sustainment and Support |
| Melody Lam | Director, HR Systems, Services & Payroll |
| Duane Hargrave | Development Manager, Information Technology |
| Susan Kelsall | Dean, Faculty of Management |
| Michael Koke | Director, Finance |
| Nick Smith | Director of PMO and Operational Excellence |
| Parizad Mistry | Director, HR Systems, Services and Payroll |
| Becky Querido | Manager Organizational Change Management |
| John Wong | Associate Director, Development |
| Pablo Vargas | Dean, Continuing Studies |
| Gerda Krause | Dean, Faculty of Science |