Associate Manager Workday Data Operations

Progressive; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Wellness & mental health programs

Health care flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an associate manager of Workday data operations within HR & Legal Systems. You’ll lead our Workday data operations strategy and guide the evolution of data management and enterprise data solutions, initially managing one business systems consultant.

You’ll collaborate with HR partners in compensation, payroll and benefits, and partner with Corporate HR, Corporate IT and Workday partners to develop scalable models and drive improvements that support the Workday ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in business systems including data ops, integrations, and process design.
• Bachelor's degree plus five+ years in business systems if no degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday data operations strategy and governance.
• Collaborate with HR partners on compensation, payroll, benefits.
• Develop scalable operational models and drive process improvements.

Skills

Workday data operations

Leadership experience

Data management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Workday EIB

Job description

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As an associate manager of Workday data operations in our Human Resources (HR) & Legal Systems organization, you’ll focus on Workday Data Operations for corporate HR. In this role, you'll lead our Workday data operations strategy and support the ongoing evolution of our data management, operational processes, and enterprise data solutions, initially managing one business systems consultant. You'll collaborate with HR business partners in compensation, payroll, benefits, and other functional areas, and partner closely with Corporate HR, Corporate IT, and Workday partners across the organization. You’ll also work with various business systems consultants to develop scalable operational models, establish effective data management practices, and drive process improvements that support the long-term success of our Workday ecosystem.

This is a remote position with occasional travel to Cleveland, OH for meetings and/or training.

Minimum qualifications

• A minimum of eight years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements).
• OR Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of five years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements).

Preferred skills

• Five or more years of Workday experience supporting large-scale HCM processes.
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) loads and data management activities.
• Operational design experience, including support models, governance, and process development.
• Experience analyzing, documenting, and improving Workday business processes.
• Leadership experience, including people management and team development.

Compensation

• $98,400 - $131,200/year
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.