Human Resources Information System Consultant

Direct End Client : City of Philadelphia

Job Title : Workday Product Director

Duration : 12+ Months

Location : 1234 Market Street. Philadelphia, PA 19107 (On-site)

Position Type : Contract

Hours Per Week : 40 hours per week

Interview Type : Webcam or In-Person

Ceipal ID : COP_WORK423_MA

Requirement ID : 423

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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..

Work activities :

• Workday Financial Management Product Strategy & Roadmap Development :

o Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.

o Collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and department heads to prioritize and align Workday initiatives with broader organizational objectives.

o Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations.

o 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.

o Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements.

o Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

o Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team’s technical expertise and leadership skills.

o Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features.

o Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

o Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes.

o Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed.

o 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.

o Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform’s capabilities.

o Ensure the effective integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, managing dependencies and resolving challenges as needed.

o Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday-related topics, direct training and support to end users across the organization.

o Regularly communicate project status, outcomes, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

o Ensure training materials are developed and maintained, including user documentation and user support resources, to support effective platform adoption.

o Ensure that Workday configurations and updates comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and internal policies.

Skills / experience of the assigned staff :

Required

Highly Desired / Preferred

V Group Inc. is a NJ based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards / contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.

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