Workday Integrations Lead

SmartIPlace•Chicago, IL

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Workday Project Manager to manage a large-scale Workday integration landscape comprising 300+ integrations across various modules including HCM, Payroll, Talent, and Recruiting. This role requires experience managing Workday Phase 0 implementation projects, particularly data conversion and integrations build management. The candidate must have, along with strong leadership, stakeholder management skills, and good Project management experience to coordinate between various business stakeholders and implementation partners. Having a deep technical expertise in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and API integrations will be a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Over 10+ years of experience in data conversion, migration and Integrations specifically focusing on Workday Phase 0 implementations for large clients
Proven experience in leading Integrations projects from start to finish.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong leadership and project management skills, encompassing planning, scheduling, and risk management.
Experience in Integrations build & coordination with all involved stakeholders
Experience with Workday implementation projects that had PeopleSoft as the legacy system is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Workday Payroll Integration experience
Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and API integrations expertise
Understanding of data conversion methodologies, data quality principles, and data governance practices.
Experience with Workday's data conversion tools, including the Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) and Advanced Loads in Customer Central.
Workday certification in Integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for data conversions and Integrations during the Workday implementation.
Develop and execute validation and reconciliation plans to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data post-migration and identify and resolve any discrepancies.
Effectively Track & Manage 300+ Integrations build and deployment
Manage all aspects of the data conversion project, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication.
Strong experience in managing the Workday Cutover
Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and Workday consultants to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns regarding data conversion and Integrations.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Workday's functionality, data structures, and integration capabilities.
Lead Data Conversion & Integration team and collaborate with the Workday implementation team and testing team by providing guidance, training, and support, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Establish processes and standards to monitor and track integration build against the schedule
Oversee the rules for data cleansing, transformation logic, and validation procedures.
Oversee the data mapping specifications to convert data from legacy systems (preferably PeopleSoft) into the Workday data model.