Workday Product Director- Fully Onsite- C2H

Workday Product Director C2H- 6 Months Philadelphia,PA Fully Onsite Onsite Interview after initial Video call

Seeking a Workday Product Director to lead, manage, and grow the team responsible for the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of Workday across various modules.

This leadership role will oversee a team of 40 professionals working across Workday s Financial and Purchasing modules to drive operational excellence, improve efficiencies, and enhance system capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in Workday, combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday s capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of public sector stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large public sector environment and will be passionate about enhancing Finance, Purchasing, and operations through cutting-edge technology.

Skills/experience of the assigned staff:
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, 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.