Workday Sr. Architect

Join to apply for the Workday Sr. Architect role at Inside Higher Ed1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Workday Sr. Architect role at Inside Higher EdPosition SummaryThe Workday Sr. Architect for Finance and Payroll provides thought leadership and subject matter expertise on effective use of process, data and technology, innovative business solutions, and technology industry trends to enable the business strategies of the clients of the University's ERP system. As a member of the Sustainment team, the Sr. Architect partners closely with Finance, Payroll, IT, HR and other key stakeholders to simplify, scale and deliver value from functional process and Workday. Works on process design and flows, improves processes and demonstrates the return on technological capabilities. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Workday Support and Operations.Position SummaryThe Workday Sr. Architect for Finance and Payroll provides thought leadership and subject matter expertise on effective use of process, data and technology, innovative business solutions, and technology industry trends to enable the business strategies of the clients of the University's ERP system. As a member of the Sustainment team, the Sr. Architect partners closely with Finance, Payroll, IT, HR and other key stakeholders to simplify, scale and deliver value from functional process and Workday. Works on process design and flows, improves processes and demonstrates the return on technological capabilities. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Workday Support and Operations.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesThis position serves as the strategic lead and the primary technical expert directly responsible for optimization and product management for Workday at the university, particularly in the FIN and Payroll modules.Gathers, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates user needs. Provides strategic leadership in planning the system design through desired enhancements and biannual releases.Consults functional areas on business process re-engineering through Workday, data structure redesign and related business rule updates to enable an efficient adoption of best practicesAssists with business requirements documents, system configuration documents, and detailed functional specification documents, as needed.Reviews and approves solution designs proposed by analysts as necessary.Configures and tests ERP application break-fixes. Troubleshoots issues and offers solutionsServes as the functional domain expert to simplify, scale and deliver value from the functional processes and Workday, particularly with Payroll, Finance, Grants Accounting, and BudgetingLead training efforts within Workday, particularly within the FIN and Payroll Modules to business users as a "train-the-trainer" model and end users in formal training settings.Assist IS team in requirements gathering, architecting and configuration, and troubleshooting of integrations related to FIN and Payroll module including Workday punchout catalogs, third party procurement modules(ALMA), NXG, and others as neededKnowledge and experience in configuring and managing Locations and Location hierarchies and their touchpoints between other modules i.e. Work spacesDevelops and maintains knowledge base articles involving Workday processes; will assist in crafting SOP documentation involving WorkdayEvaluation of administrative and business processes, eliciting requirements, partnering with stakeholders and in partnership with subject matter experts in order to optimize operational and financial programsCollaborates with campus partners to identify, recommend and implement system improvements and enhancements, including reporting, dashboards, integrations and configuration changes that will enable the Workday to support strategic and operational prioritiesPartners closely with the HR, Finance, IT and other key stakeholders to drive requirements gathering, process review, solution design, project management, testing, training and documentationDevelops a strong understanding of key operational processes and workflows including the key business drivers behind those processesProvides production support on issues triage, identification and resolution, bulk data uploads (EIBs), maintain security role assignment, and new report requestsEvaluates existing technology and new requests against our shared roadmap and makes recommendations about scope, timing and solution scalabilitySupports upgrades, enhancements, testing, validation and overall system performance; leads product update process, including interface with external testing providers, conducts regression testing and develops contingency planning for larger project effortsGenerates and maintains a variety of reports, queries and dashboards using appropriate Adaptive Planning /FIN/Payroll toolsWorks directly with end users to train on existing reports and dashboard and help end users obtain the operational and strategic information that they need from an Adaptive Planning/FIN/Payroll perspectivePartners with data analysts in different parts of the University (HR, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Registrar, Admission, Financial Aid, etc.) to ensure that administrative data ecosystem is robust, aligned, and that reporting and analysis across platforms and data domains provides the most effective and efficient environment for data-informed decision making at the institutionExposure to Workday Security Administration is a plus but not requiredOther Duties/projects as requiredSupervision ExercisedProvides training and problem-solving assistance to other Business Affairs and Information Services staff as neededManages projects with technical & functional staff, consultants, and vendorsMay supervise student employees, interns, or volunteersWorking Conditions/Physical EffortOccasionally work after hours and weekends as required to meet planned project deadlines and respond to unplanned outagesAbility to participate in training sessions, presentations and meetingsDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other computer components/peripheralsTravel between home and work and work-related destinationsTravel (locally, regionally, and nationally) to professional conferencesLift and carry equipment weighing 40lbs without assistanceQualificationsKnowledge, skills & ability :Ability to handle complex issues, influence and problem-solveAbility to effectively manage a heavy workload, competing priorities and tight deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy, and demonstrate judgment and discretion in the sharing of confidential and sensitive informationResourceful, flexible, and able to anticipate and resolve problems effectively, with a capacity for understanding the relationship of specific tasks to the broader operations and administrative functionsAdvanced spreadsheet, database and word processing skills, including understanding of relational databasesA superb collaborator and communicator who can effectively translate business needs into technical and process solutionsProven ability to manage software initiatives of varying sizes and complexity and work closely with business and end usersKnowledge of Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Grants, Budgeting, and Payroll related business processesMust be detail oriented with high degree of accuracy and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and prioritizing is necessaryAbility to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraintsDemonstrated critical thinking and analytical skillsAbility to apply systems knowledge to troubleshoot and analyze new issuesExceptional customer service skillsStrong analytical skills - ability to identify key question, sources of best information, understand nuances, and present clear findings to specialist and non-specialist audiencesEducation & ExperienceWorkday Professional Certification in one or more of the following: Workday domains: Financial Management (Contracts to Cash, Procure to Pay, And/Or Record to Report), Payroll (US), Adaptive Planning, Grants Management, Time Tracking, Security, Analytics and ReportingBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems or another related field requiredEight years of relevant Workday experience with at least one full deployment Workday project that included FIN, Payroll(US), Adaptive Planning, Workday Scheduling, and/or Strategic SourcingHands-on configuration experience in at least two or more of the following Workday modules: Financial Management, Payroll (US), Adaptive Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Workday Scheduling, Time Tracking, Security, Analytics and ReportingStrong process analysis experience in business system processesExperience in analyzing operational needs and anticipating ways in which technology or processes can offer improvements or transformation opportunitiesExposure to Workday Security Administration preferredExperience teaching and supporting other members on the team, sharing knowledge freely and building up the teamPrior experience in higher education preferredWORK HOURSFull Time, Exempt7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weeklySalary StructurePay Grade 10 ($88,109 to $137,685.50 annually)Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Employment 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