Workday Architect

The Office of Innovation and Technology is seeking a Workday Product Director to lead, manage, and grow the team responsible for the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of Workday across various modules. Position overview / Statement of Work 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.

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 :

Project Management & Delivery :

Optimization & Continuous Improvement :

Stakeholder Communication & Training :

Compliance & Security :

Skills / experience of the assigned staff : Required

Highly Desired / Preferred

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.