Hybrid Workday ERP Platform Technology Manager

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About the role

  • Technology Manager for Workday ERP Platform within Forcepoint, leading teams in finance and HR solutions. Responsible for governance, planning, and execution around Workday applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a team of Workday developers and analysts and other technology SMEs, comprised of colleagues and contractors, through the enhancement lifecycle and platform support activities
  • Responsible for administration and maintenance of the Workday platform and affiliated systems including Zuora RevPro
  • Cross-functional engagement with multiple business stakeholder departments including Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Payroll, and HR
  • Collaboration with other Technology teams including Front Office (Salesforce), Integration and Data Services teams
  • Conceptualizing, designing, developing and delivering functional Workday solutions (Customizations, Workflows, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement)
  • Assist in defining, developing, and aligning the Technology department’s strategic roadmap with the Accounting and Finance and HR business group’s development strategy
  • Assist in the definition, development, integration and documentation of system business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and the business teams
  • Maintain knowledge of the company’s business activities and strategies in order develop solutions that efficiently address business user needs
  • Work directly with business unit stakeholders and IT teams (Security, Infrastructure, PMO, Enterprise Applications, etc.) to confirm and align technical requirements and specifications with existing technology models and platforms
  • Create and maintain related technical documentation and business process mapping
  • Build technical specifications, field mappings, and process designs to support workflows, integrations, and business process life cycle
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and high internal customer satisfaction levels are being met
  • Lead the business unit functional requirements analysis exercises with cross-functional teams; ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications
  • Manage the timely resolution of customer issues including handling customer escalations, perform and document Root Cause Analysis and implement remedial procedures to close identified gaps
  • Support IT SOX Audit requests, as they relate to Workday Financials ERP System
  • Work with the Help Desk, Operations Management and the Production Support Team as needed
  • Troubleshoot functional issues in a complex financial environment, with various applications and architecture
  • Cross-train with other team members in order to facilitate coverage on projects and to ensure that expertise is shared
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with cloud-based ERP systems in multiple roles with progressive responsibility including at least 3+ years in a management, team-leader or architect role
  • 5+ years of direct experience with Agile development teams including 2+ years in leadership role supporting software developers, systems analysts, project managers, technical architects, and other technical roles
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud-based platform System Administration (i.e., tenant management, version releases, and regression testing)
  • 3+ years of experience with Workday products required, with experience in multiple products (e.g. Financials, Accounting Center, Adaptive, and HCM) strongly preferred
  • 5+ years supporting cross-functional business stakeholders including Finance, Accounting, and HR with demonstrated expertise working with all levels including senior leaders and SMEs
  • Familiarity with key accounting principles supporting GL, AR, AP, Revenue, Treasury and Finance for a global organization required including portfolio accounting
  • Familiarity with advanced accounting concepts preferred e.g. 606 revenue recognition, banking integration, foreign exchange
  • Familiarity with other platforms and tools in the Forcepoint ecosystem preferred including Salesforce.com Sales Cloud & Service Cloud, JIRA, Boomi, Data Bricks, etc.
  • Strong experience with continuous improvement initiatives, architecting complex solutions, and leading production support function in tandem
  • Proven expertise in business & technical transformation required including implementations and/or migration of multiple technology solutions
  • Proven expertise in the implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation of cloud platforms required, with prior experience with SAP and Workday a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access, especially pivot tables, reports, and charts
  • Strong analytical skills, follow-up capability, and problem-solving ability
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
  • Highly self-motivated and directed
  • Keen attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities for all applicants
  • Reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities

Job title

Workday ERP Platform Technology Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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