Workday OPAL Product Director

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In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support. Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with senior leaders to drive product success. Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions. Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization. Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform

Experience with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service and value to the organization. Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs and priorities. 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