Brown Brothers Harriman

Technical Workday Manager

Brown Brothers Harriman$140K — $190K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration, integration, and/or security
  • Prior management experience preferred
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with an independent approach
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Risk recognition and mitigation capability
  • Experience with full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes
  • Strong understanding of data governance and compliance practices

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and guide Workday integration developers to innovate and enhance technology processes
  • Provide technical expertise on inbound/outbound integrations using various Workday tools
  • Manage vendor relationships for integration services and ensure production support
  • Lead Workday Security administration aligning with operational needs and compliance
  • Conduct audits on Workday access and respond to security audit requests
  • Collaborate with HR Systems leads for design guidance across Workday modules
  • Facilitate technical workshops and mentor junior team members to ensure knowledge transfer

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Annual discretionary bonuses
  • Profit-sharing options
  • Generous time-off policies
  • Long-term savings programs
  • Support for overall well-being through diverse benefits offerings
Full Job Description
The Technical Workday Manager serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end management and solution design across Workday HCM, Integrations and Security. This role will be responsible for leading a team of Workday developers utilizing deep technical knowledge with hands on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Architecture & Delivery
  • Oversee Workday integration developers, pursuing innovative initiatives and improvements in current Workday technology processes
  • Provide technical guidance for design and support of our inbound/outbound integrations using:
    • Workday Studio
    • EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
    • Core Connectors
    • Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)
    • BIRT reporting
    • XML, XSLT transformations
    • Workday Orchestrate
  • Oversee vendor management for our integration portfolio (e.g., payroll providers, benefits vendors, ServiceNow, background check vendors), including production support and maintenance.


Security, Risk & Governance
  • Oversee Workday Security administration developers to align with our operating model, deliver production support for security assignments, enhance controls via security reviews, and execute our Workday scramble and refresh plans in implementation tenants.
  • Provide design guidance for Workday Security configuration for enhancements, to address defects, or evaluate new functionality (i.e., Business Process Config/Policy, integration security segments, report security etc.).
  • Own governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.
  • Conduct regular audits on Workday access to ensure accuracy and compliance and respond to requests for security audits as needed working with our HR, HR Risk or leadership teams.


Functional Configuration
  • Partner with HR Systems leads to providing design guidance as needed across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules, looking for automation opportunities between functional and technical development within Workday.
  • Conduct impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.


Program & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead technical workshops and discovery sessions.
  • Translate BRDs into user stories and technical design documentation.
  • Provide executive-level updates on roadmap, risk, and integration stability.
  • Mentor junior analysts, integration developers, and functional configurators.
  • Drive release management strategy and regression testing coordination.
  • Maintain detailed documentation related to project work, HR Systems internal documentation & frameworks, and process guides.


Required Experience
  • 7+ years of Workday experience in HCM configuration, integration and/or security
  • Prior management experience preferred
  • Ability to provide a proactive and independent approach to problem-solving, identifying opportunities for system improvement and driving initiatives without constant supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and adjust to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to recognize risk and remediate/mitigate as needed
  • Experience supporting or leading full lifecycle Workday implementations or major tenant refreshes
  • Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments
  • Strong understanding of data governance, SOX control, SDLC management, and security best practices


Salary Range

NJ: $140,000-$190,000 base salary + annual bonus target

MA: $130,000-$180,000 base salary + annual bonus targe

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About Brown Brothers Harriman

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) is the oldest and largest private bank in the United States. Founded in 1818, BBH has been a leader in the financial industry for over 200 years. The company provides a wide range of financial services to individuals, families, and institutions, including wealth management, investment management, and private banking. BBH has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and manages over $1.6 trillion in assets.
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