Workday Financials - Sr Manager

Overview

This role is outward-facing, hands-on, and multi-faceted, combining project and engagement management, team leadership, and direct interaction with clients at both tactical and strategic levels.

Responsibilities vary based on project size/scope and individual skill sets, but the Senior Manager should expect a significant portion of time on client-facing engagements through all project phases (pursuit to delivery), along with project management and intensive data analysis to support impactful recommendations. The role also includes practice development, mentorship of Coachees (when assigned), and general project/organizational administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client engagements through all phases (pursuit to delivery)
• Manage projects and/or workstreams, including project planning and execution
• Lead delivery activities that include design, build, testing, and deployment phases
• Conduct intensive data analysis to implement recommendations
• Translate information from meetings into clear documentation for meeting participants and project teams
• Provide subject matter expertise across Workday Financials modules and related functionality
• Lead cross-functional teams during Workday Financials implementation activities
• Support overall practice development
• Mentor Coachees (when assigned) in both project/workstream management and technical dimensions
• Handle general project/organizational administrative tasks

Requirements (Preferred Skills & Experience)

• Workday Certification or equivalent practical experience in one or more of the following:
  • Grants Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Business Assets
  • Procure to Pay
  • Supplier Accounts
• Experience leading Workday Financials design and customer confirmation sessions
• Experience configuring all aspects of Workday Financials and related Customer Accounts functionality
• Experience configuring, or deep understanding of, Workday Payroll Accounting and Effort Certification
• Experience with project or workstream planning and management
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and strong interpersonal skills to establish relationships of trust and collaboration quickly
• Ability to establish credibility with senior-level, financially literate university and hospital executives, including those leading sponsored research functions, based on expertise, maturity, and professionalism
• Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration
• Ability and desire to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven thought leadership, indicated by speaking engagements and/or publications

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $165,000 - $190,000
• Eligibility for annual incentive compensation program: total estimated compensation range (inclusive of annual incentive opportunity) is $181,000 - $228,000
• Benefits plans include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus other wellness programs
• Salary and compensation information reflects applicable state and local salary transparency requirements; actual pay may vary based on skills/certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel

Location

• United States of America

Position Level

• Senior Manager