Manager, Workday Integration

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

5d • $148,000 - $177,600 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). Join our team to be a part of the exciting transformation as we migrate UMD computing systems to a modern cloud-based solution. The Manager, Workday Integration is responsible for overseeing the integration development, leading a team of Engineers in developing Workday integration code, including Studio, EIB, Reports, and BIRTs as part of the Workday Student implementation. The Manager leads a team of Software Engineers and performs a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development. The position manages the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables. The Manager is expected to provide consistent and clear written and verbal communications, monitor individual and team progress, and proactively address schedule issues as necessary. At times, this position requires hands-on software development to complete initiatives on time. As a member of the leadership team, the Manager will provide progress briefings as needed, participate in activities to fulfill the department’s mission, and perform other duties as assigned. This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.
• At least two (2) years of technical team and personnel management experience.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• Written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences
• Ability to to lead presentations and training with large groups
• Effectively manages communications and relationships with DIT stakeholders
• Ability to work well with other Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues
• Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support in implementations using standards and techniques that will lead to a repeatable and reliable solution
• Ensure documentation standards and procedures are implemented for all team responsibilities
• Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use
• Knowledge of IT security principles and practices is necessary to protect the systems and data from threats.
• The capacity to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively handle conflicts or challenging circumstances.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills.
• Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of best practices in leadership and management.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
• Knowledge of interfaces best practices in designing usable applications.
• Knowledge of high level languages and code deployment and management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday’s Integration Framework
• Experience developing technical integrations from beginning to end
• Experience with ETL and/or Report development platforms.
• Experience with Java

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the integration development
• Leading a team of Engineers in developing Workday integration code, including Studio, EIB, Reports, and BIRTs as part of the Workday Student implementation
• Leading a team of Software Engineers and performs a range of managerial duties including interviewing, hiring, terminations, salary adjustments, mentoring, coaching, performance review, and staff development
• Managing the day-to-day development activities and is responsible for the associated tasks within the software development life cycle, including project management, planning, coordination, testing, documentation, and ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Providing consistent and clear written and verbal communications, monitor individual and team progress, and proactively address schedule issues as necessary
• Providing progress briefings as needed, participate in activities to fulfill the department’s mission, and perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager