Assistant Vice President - Technology (Workday)

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations, and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. Through PJT Park Hill, we also provide private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds, and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective is that a great team brings in both top-tier clients and appeals to a wide range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

About the role

The PJT Partners Technology team is responsible for creating and continuously improving a robust and secure technology foundation that supports the firm’s business activities. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President to join our dynamic team and focus on our Workday platform. This individual will play a key role in leading Workday-related initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and driving enhancements across Workday modules. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, the ability to work across multiple stakeholders, and a deep understanding of Workday products and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workday-related projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines;
• Develop and implement Workday system upgrades, enhancements, and new module deployments;
• Manage configuration, testing, and deployment of updates across Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Financials, Talent Management, Recruiting);
• Support platform roll-out within various business verticals;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address business needs, translating them into effective Workday solutions;
• Drive integration efforts between Workday and other enterprise systems, ensuring data flow and operational continuity;
• Monitor and support day-to-day user experience, platform stability, and platform performance;
• Contribute program management of strategic initiatives related to Workday usage, reporting rationalization, and platform adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Finance, or business-related degrees;
• 5+ years of experience in managing enterprise applications, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday;
• Expertise in Workday product functionalities;
• Strong technical skills in Workday integrations, including web services and APIs;
• Implementation, consulting, or business administration experience with Workday;
• Ability to learn additional technology tools (Azure tools, Data Visualization, Data Analytics);
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Pay

Expected annualized base salary of $110,000 to $130,000. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience. Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives, and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.