Senior Manager of People Applications (Workday)

Pluralsight

72d • $102,200 - $141,900

About The Position

Pluralsight is seeking a strategic Sr. Manager of People Applications (Workday) to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap of its Workday platform and broader People Technology ecosystem. This role will oversee end-to-end Workday implementations and optimizations across HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Performance modules, while managing a high-performing team and driving cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep Workday expertise, and a passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and user-centered design.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive People Technology experience, with deep hands-on expertise in Workday (HCM, Compensation, Talent, Talent Acquisition, Performance, Benefits).
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end Workday projects including configuration, integrations, and optimization within a complex, global organization.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams and fostering a culture of ownership and learning.
• Expertise in Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, APIs), advanced reporting (matrix, composite, and trending reports) and dashboards.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with success partnering across the People Team, Technology, Finance, and senior leadership.
• Experience applying product management principles (roadmapping, user feedback, prioritization) to People Technology.
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project and ticket tracking tools (i.e. JIRA, ZenDesk).
• Workday certifications in relevant modules (HCM, Advanced Compensation, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Benefits) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Pluralsight’s Workday platform and broader People Technology ecosystem, ensuring it delivers measurable business and team member value.
• Act as product owner for Workday leading the design, implementation, and enhancement of modules across HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Performance.
• Drive innovation within Workday by exploring new functionality, AI-driven automation, and emerging capability that improves experience and efficiency.
• Lead Pluralsight’s Workday team (4 direct reports), fostering a culture of product thinking, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner cross-functionally with the People Team (HRPBs, People Operations, TA, Total Rewards), Technology, and business stakeholders to understand user needs, define technical requirements, and deliver solutions that scale globally.
• Oversee system integrations across the People Team, Technology, Finance and business systems, ensuring clean data architecture, efficient workflows, and data integrity.
• Guide vendor relationships, budgets, and project delivery, ensuring alignment to business priorities and measurable ROI.
• Champion data-driven decision making through advanced Workday reporting, dashboards, and analytics, empowering leaders with actionable insights.
• Apply design thinking and agile methodologies to rapidly prototype and iterate solutions that enhance engagement and productivity.
• Stay ahead of trends in People Technology and workforce innovation to ensure Pluralsight’s platforms remain future-ready.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Wellness reimbursements
• Pluralsight subscription
• Professional development funds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees