Executive Director, HR and Workday Platform Technology

Lead the overall Workday strategy, roadmap, and operational support model Own technology direction for Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Talent/Performance, Absence/Time Tracking, Security, Reporting, Integrations, and Extend Own Workday licensing, contracting, training, tenant, Extend, integrations, and reporting platforms Align HR technology strategy, investment priorities, platform governance, and delivery execution with enterprise and HR objectives Serve as enterprise Workday platform owner for roadmap, release adoption, configuration standards, technical debt, and platform health Partner with leaders to prioritize initiatives, balance capacity, and align investments to business value Ensure reliable production support and end-to-end platform ownership Oversee incident management, defect resolution, service requests, enhancements, release planning, and support processes Own HR technology demand intake, prioritization, and value-based sequencing Establish service delivery standards, operating rhythms, and performance expectations for internal teams and external partners Drive process stabilization, simplification, and standardization Lead and coordinate non-HR Workday technologies using the shared platform foundation Oversee HR reporting strategy and execution Partner with Finance and other stakeholders on Workday architecture, integrations, reporting, and security Ensure SOX controls, audit requirements, security standards, and governance expectations are met Partner with Internal Audit, Cybersecurity, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams Define and enforce ownership, role-based security, configuration, release, integration, data protection, and audit-readiness standards Maintain oversight of role design, access approvals, user access reviews, privileged security, and integration credentials Lead cross-functional Workday initiatives including implementations, enhancements, acquisitions/divestitures, operating model changes, and global standardization Lead technology programs with a product mindset and agile ways of working Prioritize the technology portfolio based on outcomes and IT value Provide leadership for complex programs across business, IT, vendors, and governance forums Evaluate downstream impacts across integrations, security, reporting, business processes, controls, and support teams Act as senior decision-maker and escalation point for platform risks, priorities, and trade-offs Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing functional, technical, and platform team Build organizational structure and role clarity across support, platform ownership, delivery management, and governance Manage a hybrid workforce of employees, contractors, and AMS/implementation partners Establish accountability, performance expectations, succession plans, and development opportunities Foster ownership, customer partnership, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and compliance awareness Requirements 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise applications, HR technology, or Workday-related technology leadership roles Significant hands-on and leadership experience with Workday HCM and associated platform capabilities Experience serving as a technology platform owner or senior product/platform leader for HR technology, preferably Workday, in a complex global enterprise environment Enterprise application support and product ownership experience Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business and technical stakeholders Experience operating in a regulated environment with strong governance, controls, and audit expectations Experience managing vendors, implementation partners, and/or AMS providers Proven people leadership experience, including leading managers and cross-functional teams Relevant and equivalent experience and successful project outcomes may be considered in lieu of educational requirements Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, platform capabilities, and enterprise application operating models Strong understanding of HR technology strategy, Workday platform ownership, product roadmap management, release governance, platform lifecycle management, and service delivery operations Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and generative AI concepts Ability to evaluate and prioritize AI use cases based on business value, risk, compliance, and operational readiness Understanding of AI governance, privacy, bias mitigation, transparency, and regulatory considerations Ability to connect business priorities with system strategy, risk management, and delivery execution Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills Strong judgment in prioritization, issue resolution, and governance decisions Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change Strong team leadership, coaching, and organizational design capabilities High level of discipline in process, documentation, compliance, and service management Ability to balance strategic planning with pragmatic operational execution Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field, and 12+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and progressive leadership experience Master's Degree (MBA or related field) preferred Workday Pro certifications preferred ITIL, PMP, Agile, Product Management, AI Governance, or related professional certifications preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive leadership in Workday platform ownership, including HCM, Recruiting, and Compensation, while ensuring compliance with governance and audit standards. Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic alignment between HR technology and business objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Workday HCM Expertise Enterprise Application Support Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership Governance and Compliance Management AI and Machine Learning Understanding ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Workday Platform Ownership HR Technology Strategy Product Roadmap Management Release Governance Service Delivery Operations Incident Management Defect Resolution Data Protection Standards Integration Management Role-Based Security Soft Skills Executive Communication Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Coaching Organizational Design Certifications & Qualifications Workday Pro Certification ITIL Certification PMP Certification Agile Certification Product Management Certification Industry Keywords Enterprise Applications HR Technology Governance Compliance Audit Standards Tools & Technologies Workday AI Governance Tools Agile Methodologies ITIL Framework PMP Practices #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor