ERP Application Manager
About The Position
Onsite schedule. Relocation assistance will be provided. This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The ERP Applications Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, configuration, optimization and ongoing support of the ERP systems (Workday, UKG, etc) across the organization. This role, centered within the Technology Services Group (TSG), partners closely with HR, Finance, Supply Chain business leaders to ensure Workday is stable, scalable, secure and aligned with critical objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise, strong people leadership and hands-on experience managing complex ERP environments.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Healthcare Business. 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
- Minimum 5 years of IT experience.
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- Must be analytical, dependable, and detail oriented.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate solid leadership and presentation skills.
- Must be self-initiated, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be customer service oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Workday Pro certifications (HCM, Payroll, Financials, Supply Chain, Integrations, or Security)
- Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance, education)
- Familiarity with Agile or ITIL service management practices
- Strong change management and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Own the overall strategy, roadmap, and governance for the Workday ecosystem
- Lead configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Financials, Recruiting, Learning)
- Ensure system scalability, performance, data integrity, and compliance with organizational policies
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Translate business requirements into Workday solutions and enhancements
- Provide strategic guidance on Workday capabilities, best practices, and future releases
- Manage and mentor Workday analysts, administrators, and support staff
- Oversee relationships with Workday and third-party vendors/implementation partners
- Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage workloads across the team
- Lead Workday releases, updates, and regression testing cycles
- Oversee integrations between Workday and third-party systems (e.g., benefits vendors, payroll providers, identity management, ERP systems)
- Ensure integrations are secure, reliable, and well documented
- Implements and maintains TSG policies, procedures, and goals to meet Carilion’s needs.
- Provides oversight of resource allocation for application implementation and upgrade projects.
- Ensures proper operation of information systems and plans necessary application life cycle upgrades.
- Manage Workday security roles, domains, and business process frameworks
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit, and regulatory requirements
- Support advanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics to enable data-driven decisions
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve user experience
- Monitor system usage and performance metrics to drive optimization
- Stay current on Workday product updates, roadmap items, and industry trends
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
