Workday Product Director (Financials)
2 days ago
Philadelphia
Duration: 12 months contract to hire Rate during contract on c2C - Up to $85/Hr. Rate during contract on W2 - Up to $78/Hr. Salary after conversion: $130,000 to $150,00 with benefits (Budget provided by client - non negotiable) Position overview: • This leadership role will oversee a team of 40 professionals working across Workday’s Financial and Purchasing modules to drive operational excellence, improve efficiencies, and enhance system capabilities., • The ideal candidate will have a background in Workday, combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment., • This role requires a deep understanding of Workday’s capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of public sector stakeholders., • The ideal candidate will have experience in a large public sector environment and will be passionate about enhancing Finance, Purchasing, and operations through cutting-edge technology. Work activities: • Workday Financial Management Product Strategy & Roadmap Development:, • Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization., • Collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and department heads to prioritize and align Workday initiatives with broader organizational objectives., • Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations., • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:, • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 professionals across various functions, including functional experts, analysts, and system administrators, ensuring high performance, productivity, and engagement., • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements., • Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities., • Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team’s technical expertise and leadership skills., • Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features. Project Management & Delivery: • Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget., • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes., • Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed., • Optimization & Continuous Improvement:, • Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to evaluate system performance, monitor key metrics, and implement updates or new features that drive efficiency and effectiveness., • Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform’s capabilities., • Ensure the effective integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, managing dependencies and resolving challenges as needed., • Stakeholder Communication & Training:, • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday-related topics, direct training and support to end users across the organization., • Regularly communicate project status, outcomes, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Ensure training materials are developed and maintained, including user documentation and user support resources, to support effective platform adoption., • Compliance & Security:, • Ensure that Workday configurations and updates comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and internal policies. · Partner with the IT and security teams to maintain data integrity, security, and confidentiality within Workday, particularly for sensitive employee and financial data. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Skills/experience of the assigned staff: • In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support., • Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements., • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with senior leaders to drive product success., • Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions., • Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization., • Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform. Highly Desired/Preferred: • Experience with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all, • organizational levels., • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service and value to the organization., • Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs and priorities., • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, Workday Certification)., • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial systems management with significant experience in system configuration, integration, and optimization and with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams preferably in a large governmental environment., • Proven experience in managing large-scale Workday implementations, system optimizations, and driving the development of strategic product roadmaps., • Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations specific to public sector operations.