Director-ERP Product Management (Workday)

Director-ERP Product Management (Workday) - Lead, manage, and scale a team responsible for implementing, optimizing, and continuously improving the City's enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform across Finance and Procurement functions. Workday experience preferred.

Requirements

• Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements.
• Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team’s technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features.
• Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed.
• 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.
• Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform’s capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program with eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Free commute on SEPTA
• Tuition discounts and scholarships through partnerships with esteemed colleges and universities