Workday Engagement Leader - Senior Director - Higher Ed

About the role

This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a Business Services environment.

Location: New York, NY – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the program executive and trusted advisor for Higher Education Workday engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with c-suite executives such as CIOs and CFOs
• Lead executive steering committees and governance discussions
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex engagement issues
• Guide delivery teams through risk mitigation and issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, information technology, enterprise software, or digital transformation leadership
• 10+ years of experience leading complex enterprise application implementations and transformation programs
• Prior Workday implementation or ecosystem experience is required
• Experience serving Higher Education institutions, including colleges and universities

Pay

$215,000 – $275,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Eligibility for the annual incentive compensation program