Workday OPAL Product Director

Smart IMS

$120K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • In-depth expertise in Workday Finance and related modules with hands-on experience.
  • Strong understanding of public sector finance regulations and compliance.
  • Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams to success.
  • Excellent project and time management abilities for high-quality delivery.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience in managing Workday product strategy within government sectors.
  • Familiarity with Workday Studio, Integration, and Reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Workday Finance implementation and optimization initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve product project goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders on product strategies and roadmaps.
  • Ensure compliance with public sector finance regulations and policies.
  • Provide post-implementation support and product enhancements.
  • Analyze financial processes to recommend improvements.
  • Manage stakeholder communications and expectations throughout projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Required
• In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience
in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with senior leaders to drive product success.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization.
• Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform

Highly Desired/Preferred
• Experience with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service and value to the organization.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs and priorities.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field;
advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, Workday Certification).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial systems management with significant experience in system configuration, integration, and optimization and with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams preferably in a large governmental environment.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale Workday implementations, system optimizations, and driving the development of strategic product roadmaps.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations specific to public sector operations

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