Senior Manager , Software Development Engineering

Workday, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

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Job summary

Workday, Inc. is hiring to lead and grow a team of deployment engineers for global Workday implementations.

The role focuses on translating client requirements into concrete Workday configurations and deployment plans, coordinating with architects and stakeholders to ensure successful go-lives and post‑go‑live support. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, strong communication, and adherence to security and privacy standards in a flexible hybrid work environment across

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and scaling technical teams in Workday/ERP deployments.
• Strong track record delivering complex projects on time and to a high standard.
• Deep understanding of Workday deployment lifecycle and configuration best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of Workday deployment engineers.
• Ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of Workday implementations from kickoff to go-live and hypercare.
• Translate business requirements into effective Workday configurations and deployment plans.
• Collaborate with solution architects to ensure seamless integration with customers' systems.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the deployment team.
• Adopt best practices, tools, and methodologies to accelerate deployments and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with product, support, and partner teams to resolve blockers and ensure customer success.
• Ensure deployments comply with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards.
• Implement robust testing, validation, and post‑go‑live monitoring.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Workday deployment

ERP experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday platform

ERP systems

Job description

About the Team

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun‑drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Role

Join the Deployment Adoption Platform team, where we are building an AI platform to reduce the cost of implementing Workday globally.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of exceptional Workday deployment engineers.
• Ensure timely and high‑quality delivery of Workday implementation projects, from kickoff through go‑live and hypercare.
• Work closely with customers, project managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective Workday configurations and deployment plans.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of Workday with customers' existing systems and processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and learning across the deployment team.
• Evaluate and adopt best practices, tools, and methodologies to accelerate and de‑risk Workday deployments.
• Collaborate with Workday product, support, and partner teams to resolve deployment blockers and elevate issues as needed.
• Ensure all deployments adhere to data privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Implement robust testing, validation, and post‑go‑live monitoring to ensure a smooth transition and long‑term customer success.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and quality of deployment processes as the team and customer base grow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and scaling technical teams, ideally within Workday, ERP, or enterprise SaaS deployments.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder projects on time and to a high standard.
• Deep understanding of Workday’s platform, deployment lifecycle, and configuration best practices (or equivalent enterprise systems experience).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• A coaching mindset with a genuine passion for developing talent and building high‑performing teams.

About You

• Proven experience leading and scaling technical teams, ideally within Workday, ERP, or enterprise SaaS deployments.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder projects on time and to a high standard.
• Deep understanding of Workday’s platform, deployment lifecycle, and configuration best practices (or equivalent enterprise systems experience).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with customers, partners, and internal teams.
• A coaching mindset with a genuine passion for developing talent and building high‑performing teams.

Other Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in software development engineering, defining, implementing, and evolving development processes, tools, and strategies for high‑quality software delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years experience with management methodologies for teams proficient in [insert text].6+ 3+ experience in leadership principles for teams with expertise in [insert text].
• Understanding of development lifecycles for projects utilising programming languages and frameworks like [insert text].
• Strong understanding of Decision Making processes in managing complex engineering teams and strategic initiatives.
• Solid understanding of Engineering Leadership principles in leading and directing multiple technical teams.
• Developing strong Influencing Skills to drive technical direction and organisational alignment.
• Understanding of Mentorship principles and experience in guiding and developing engineering leaders and team members.
• Solid understanding of People Management principles for leading large software development organisations and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Strong understanding of Software Development principles and their strategic application across multiple teams and projects.
• Strong skills in delivering Technical Presentations to executive and technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of Technical Project Management principles and experience in managing complex technical programs.
• Strong Understanding of Requirements and the ability to ensure alignment and execution across multiple teams.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

Listed below is the base salary range applicable to this position. Workday pay ranges (and the precise pay offered to the successful candidate) are based on a number of objective criteria such as relevant experience and skills, and educational qualifications, level of responsibility, demands of the role, work location and business need. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants awarded by Workday Inc.

Primary Location Base Pay Range

€110,400 EUR - €165,600 EUR Ireland

Additional Location Base Pay Range

€110,400 EUR - €165,600 EUR Ireland

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in‑office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision‑making to any degree. Workday prohibits taking adverse action against any candidate or employee for reporting a possible violation of this policy, requesting one or more work accommodations, exercising a privacy right, or cooperating in an investigation in accordance with applicable law. Any employee who retaliates against a candidate or employee for doing so may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law.

Affirmative Action

Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.