Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)

Platform Strategy & Engineering Leadership

Own the HR integration and platform engineering strategy, roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems.
Lead modernization toward API-first, scalable, and event-driven integration patterns.
Establish KPIs for integration health, reliability, SLA performance, and audit readiness.
Partner with HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture leaders to align delivery with enterprise priorities.

Workday Integration Architecture & Governance

Own end-to-end governance of 180+ Workday integrations, ensuring scalability, security, and operational resilience.
Define and enforce standards across:
Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS
REST/SOAP APIs and middleware
Secure file transfer and data exchange frameworks
Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, incident management, and change control
Ensure all integrations meet enterprise data, security, and compliance standards

Hands-on Technical Leadership

Act as a senior technical authority for complex integration and platform issues.
Guide engineering teams on:
API design and integration patterns
Data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
Performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
Oversee secure data movement across:
SFTP, NDM, PGP encryption, scheduling frameworks, and network controls
Partner with cybersecurity teams on IAM, MFA, encryption, and data protection controls

Data, Analytics & Platform Integration (Including Databricks)

Lead integration strategy supporting the HR data ecosystem and data lake architecture.
Enable data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases.
Drive adoption of modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks) to support:
Scalable HR data processing
Advanced analytics and workforce insights
Data engineering and pipeline standardization
Ensure strong data governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls

Delivery, Operations & Risk Management

Balance delivery across BAU operations, regulatory commitments, and transformation initiatives.
Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience.
Drive disciplined SDLC, ARB governance, and change management practices.
Lead remediation efforts tied to cybersecurity and regulatory programs

People Leadership & Organizational Development

Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of integration engineers and HR technology specialists.
Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on:
Accountability and delivery excellence
Technical depth and continuous learning
Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Manage capacity, prioritization, and vendor partnerships