Principal, Digital Delivery – Workday

Primient•Schaumburg, IL

2d•$129,595 - $161,994

About The Position

The Principal, Digital Delivery – Workday is responsible for leading the delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Workday solutions that enable key business processes and support Primient’s broader digital strategy. This role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate functional needs into scalable system solutions, lead enhancements and integrations, and ensure reliable delivery across the Workday landscape. Serving as a strategic partner and subject matter expert, the Principal bridges business requirements with technical capabilities, drives cross-functional initiatives, and helps optimize processes, system performance, and user experience. Experience with SAP FICO is preferred and will support broader enterprise integration and Finance-related initiatives, but strong Workday expertise is the primary requirement for the role.

Requirements

Core business domains, with emphasis on HR and Finance processes
Strong knowledge of Workday and enterprise application delivery
IT systems and architecture, including integrations across enterprise platforms
Project and delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, SAFe, lifecycle management, and governance
Vendor management, SLA management, and contract negotiation practices
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Management, or a related field required
5–7 years of overall IT experience required
5+ years of functional systems experience required
Strong hands-on or functional experience with Workday required
5+ years of project, product, or delivery management experience required
Proven track record delivering complex enterprise technology solutions
Experience leading cross-functional teams across business, IT, developers, analysts, testers, and vendors
Experience managing budgets, timelines, risks, and resources for mid- to large-scale initiatives

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP FICO and Finance-related integrations preferred
Experience with SAP FICO or Finance systems preferred
Experience supporting HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or Procurement processes preferred

Responsibilities

Own and Advance the Workday Portfolio: Lead delivery, enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement across Workday, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and budgets.
Serve as a Strategic Partner and Workday SME: Advise business stakeholders on process design, system capabilities, and solution options to maximize the value of Workday.
Lead Cross-Functional Delivery: Coordinate business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners to deliver effective solutions and resolve issues.
Manage Roadmaps and Governance: Develop and maintain solution roadmaps, delivery plans, timelines, dependencies, documentation, and governance requirements.
Engage and Align Stakeholders: Serve as a key point of contact for business leaders and project stakeholders, providing updates, managing expectations, and maintaining momentum.
Identify Transformation Opportunities: Partner with business and process owners to identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, integrations, and user experience.
Ensure Quality and Change Control: Oversee testing, validation, documentation, approvals, and change management to support successful releases.
Manage Portfolio Financials: Support budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis for assigned initiatives.
Provide Leadership and Mentoring: Guide delivery teams, support knowledge sharing, and foster accountability and collaboration across IT and the business.