Director, People Technology & Workday Platform Lead

3310 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 132,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Meeting-free Fridays afternoons
Internal mobility & learning
Competitive pay and benefits
Learning opportunities

Job summary

Wiley is seeking a Director, People Technology in the United Kingdom. You will lead the technical direction for Workday and related platforms, coach teams, and partner with senior leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve colleague experience and efficiency.

You will drive cross‑functional programs across People, IT, and the business, stay ahead of technology trends, and pilot AI/automation initiatives to enhance productivity and impact.

Qualifications

  • Progressive experience in people technology and leading complex projects.
  • Experience delivering people technology projects and implementations.
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Workday certification or equivalent expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for Workday and related platforms.
  • Set technical standards, design guidance, and secure, scalable configurations.
  • Coach and mentor colleagues across the People Technology team.
  • Lead cross-functional programs with IT and business operations, on time and within budget.
  • Partner with leaders to translate technical possibilities into practical solutions.
  • Identify AI, automation, and emerging platforms to enhance colleague experience.

Skills

Workday
People systems
Digital platforms
Workforce analytics
Coaching
Stakeholder influence

Job description

Wiley is seeking a Director, People Technology in the United Kingdom. You will lead the technical direction for Workday and related platforms, coach teams, and partner with senior leaders to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve colleague experience and efficiency.

You will drive cross‑functional programs across People, IT, and the business, stay ahead of technology trends, and pilot AI/automation initiatives to enhance productivity and impact.

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