Executive Director, Workday Technology

Executive Director Of Workday Technology

The Executive Director of Workday Technology is responsible for overseeing the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Workday Solutions at Northwest Bank to ensure robust adoption and operational efficiency. This role will drive technical strategy, oversee architecture decisions, and manage Northwest's technology ecosystem. This role partners Finance, IT, and HR delivering compliant and scalable solutions. Essential Functions Partner with Finance and HR Product Owners to define the long-term Workday roadmap Direct and mentor technical teams across integrations, security, reporting, and data conversion Lead end-to-end technical strategy for enterprise Workday implementations Manage recurring large-scale data loads to and from Workday ensuring accuracy, security, and regulatory compliance with data policies Collaborate with IT teams to establish and maintain system architecture and security protocols Oversee quality assurance for all technical deliverables Lead and manage a Workday Technology team which includes providing direction and supervision to direct staff, setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, conducting annual performance reviews, and escalating employee performance issues and operational risks Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and high performance Ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across all Workday modules Establish governance frameworks for configuration, integrations, and change management Oversee Workday architecture design and integration with banking systems (ERP, core banking, risk tools) Manage API strategy, middleware, and cloud infrastructure supporting Workday Drive system optimization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives Additional Essential Functions Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal / State regulations Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency Work as part of a team Work with on-site equipment Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Master's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalent Bachelor's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalent Work Experience 12 - 15 years Enterprise Workday experience 12 - 15 years Technical leadership / architect role 8 - 12 years Managerial Experience Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, Financials, Payroll, and Integration frameworks Familiarity with Workday Extend, Workday Skills Cloud, and Workday Reporting & Analytics. Understanding of Workday security models, compliance, and data governance Ability to design and oversee Workday architecture and integrations with banking systems Experience with API management, middleware, and cloud-based solutions Knowledge of AI / ML capabilities in Workday for skills-based talent management Building and maintaining a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives Driving Workday optimization strategies and continuous improvement initiatives Aligning platform capabilities with regulatory requirements and banking compliance standards Leading HR and Finance digital transformation using Workday Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for adoption Expertise in organizational change management and training strategies Leading cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) and external consultants Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning Understanding banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and risk management Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance in banking Workday HCM Human Capital Management for HR processes Workday Financial Management For accounting, procurement, and financial reporting Workday Payroll Payroll processing and compliance Workday Integration Tools Workday Studio, Workday Extend, and Workday APIs for custom integrations Workday Reporting & Analytics Advanced reporting, dashboards, and data visualization ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle Financials) Often integrated with Workday for financial operations Core Banking Platforms (FIS, Temenos, Finastra) For transactional and compliance data exchange Risk & Compliance Tools (e.g., Archer, MetricStream) For governance and regulatory adherence MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Informatica For connecting Workday with other enterprise systems API Gateways For secure data exchange between Workday and banking applications Tableau, Power BI, or Workday Prism Analytics For advanced analytics and visualization Snowflake, AWS Redshift, or Azure Synapse For data warehousing and reporting ServiceNow For IT service management and workflow automation Jira, Confluence For Agile project tracking and documentation Microsoft Project or Smartsheet For planning and execution Licenses and Certifications Workday Integration Certificate