Job Title: Director, Workday Implementations
Location: Remote, 25-30 HRS/WK
Department: Information Technology / HRIS
Reports To: VP, Enterprise Applications / CIO
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Workday Implementations to lead the ongoing implementation, optimization, and support of our Workday platform. The ideal candidate will have led 5 to 8 full-cycle Workday deployments and possess deep expertise in one or more modules such as SCM, HCM, Finance, or Payroll. Experience implementing Workday in a pediatric hospital or healthcare setting is highly desirable.
This is a cross-functional leadership role that will collaborate closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, and executive leadership to ensure the Workday platform aligns with and supports organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the planning and execution of Workday implementations, optimizations, and module deployments across the enterprise
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Manage system enhancements, integrations, configuration updates, and release cycles
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Provide strategic direction to a team of Workday analysts, developers, and third-party consultants
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Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders to ensure alignment between system capabilities and operational needs
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Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and performance related to Workday support and services
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Ensure governance, data integrity, and compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards
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Develop training and change management strategies to support user adoption and system proficiency
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Monitor system performance and user engagement to identify areas for continuous improvement
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Stay informed on Workday product updates, roadmap changes, and emerging best practices
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
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Proven experience with 5–8 full-cycle Workday implementations - Minimum 2 End-to-End Implementations
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Demonstrated success leading Workday projects in large, complex organizations
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Experience with Workday implementations in healthcare or pediatric hospital settings is a strong advantage
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Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, Finance, Payroll, Time Tracking, or SCM modules
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Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
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Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
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Workday certification(s) strongly preferred