Workday Engagement Leader - Senior Director - Higher Ed

Responsibilities

• Act as the program executive and trusted advisor for Higher Education Workday engagements at R1 institutions
• Establish and nurture relationships with senior executives like CIOs and CFOs
• Align project goals with institutional strategies by partnering with senior client stakeholders
• Anticipate and resolve complex client challenges, driving operational improvements
• Lead executive-level steering committees and strategic discussions
• Manage large-scale Workday implementation delivery while ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as Business or Higher Education Administration
• 10+ years in consulting, IT, enterprise software, or digital transformation leadership
• Experience with complex enterprise application implementations, particularly in the higher education sector
• Proficiency in managing relationships with executive stakeholders, particularly in C-suite roles
• Prior experience with Workday implementations or within the Workday ecosystem
• Strong financial acumen including forecasting and budgeting responsibilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Participation in wellness programs
• Eligibility for the company’s annual incentive compensation program