Senior Manager, IT - Workday

About the role

Vantive is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Manager, IT - Workday to lead the governance, strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of our global Workday platform.

Responsibilities

• Partners with business sponsors on the Workday product strategy, roadmap, governance model, and investment priorities aligned to business objectives and HR, Payroll, and Technology priorities.
• Provides platform ownership and delivery oversight across Workday HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Reporting and Analytics, Security, and Integrations.
• Manages a Product Team of Workday technical resources. Establishes performance goals, career development plans, succession plans, and a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manages offshore resources that complement the Vantive product team with support and development.
• Works closely with the Scrum Master.
• Serves as the primary IT partner for Workday, balancing competing priorities, managing demand intake, translating business strategy into Workday capabilities, and influencing leaders on product trade-offs and investment decisions.
• Oversees Workday enhancements, integrations, upgrades, transformations, optimization initiatives, service management practices, using Agile delivery principles to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and with measurable business value.
• Ensures privacy, data governance, HR, Payroll, role-based security, and system stability requirements are met across the Workday environment.
• Manages Workday vendor relationships, escalations, contracts, budgets, licensing, business cases, ROI analyses, and support agreements to optimize value from Workday platform investments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT, HRIS, enterprise application, or HR technology experience
• 3+ years leading Workday teams or medium to large Workday programs
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience
• Workday expertise across several of the following domains: Workday HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Security, Reporting and Analytics, Workday Integrations
• Agile product management, portfolio management, vendor management, enterprise architecture awareness, API and integration strategy, change management, service management practices, and role-based access controls
• Proven experience leading Workday implementations, upgrades, transformations, enhancements, integrations, and optimization initiatives; partnering with HR and Payroll leaders; managing Workday budgets and contracts; developing business cases and ROI analyses; and working with Workday vendors, service providers, and integration partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with Workday HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Reporting and Analytics, Security, and Integrations
• Strong understanding of HRIS systems and their integration with other enterprise applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with Workday customization and integration
• Knowledge of HRIS best practices and regulatory compliance

Benefits

The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 - $190,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this position is $152,000 - $190,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.