Director, Enterprise Applications

Workday, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Workday, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a Delivery Lead for Workday Financials to drive the deployment of embedded AI, ML, and agentic ecosystems.

This role bridges strategy with hands-on execution, guiding cross-functional teams to automate traditional accounting workflows and deploy predictive financial forecasting tools on the Workday platform. The ideal candidate will transform the finance function from a transactional hub into an autonomous, data‑driven engine, aligning with best

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience leading complex Workday Financials implementations (Close & Consolidation, Tax, Procurement, etc.), with full lifecycle experience across 5+ implementations.
• Demonstrated experience integrating Workday with 3+ third-party systems across at least 2 completed projects.
• Experience defining systems strategy, gathering requirements, designing/prototyping, testing, and establishing support procedures across 5+ full-cycle implementations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Agentic Finance: lead end-to-end implementation of Workday’s native AI agents and conversational interfaces for finance processes.
• Scale Intelligent Automation: architect scalable workflows using IDR to ingest and process unstructured data.
• Serve as Workday Financials SME, spanning design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Facilitate design workshops translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions.

Skills

Workday Financials

System integration

AI/ML deployment

Agile / Scrum

Data modeling

Project leadership

Workday certification

Stakeholder management

Tools

Integration middlewares

AI platforms

Data platforms

Job description

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 Team

About the team At Workday, we help the world’s largest organizations adapt to what’s next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we’re serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work. The Workday on Workday team (as part of Corporate Apps) team's mission is to foster business and customer success through Workday and best-in-class Finance technology. Our team powers Document Intelligence AI and Workday’s CLM and Contract Intelligence offerings. powering Workday’s CLM and Contract Intelligence Offerings to our business partners. We build ground breaking AI technology that can read and understand contract language to make every part of the deal-making process from drafting, negotiating, reviewing, approving, or managing the contracts happen faster, better, with reduced risks. Our core principle is to cultivate empowered, diverse teams with the freedom to experiment, celebrate learning, and drive AI-powered innovation, leading to a brighter Workday for all.

About the Role

The Delivery Lead for Workday Financials drives the deployment, adoption, and scaling of Workday’s embedded AI, machine learning (ML), and agentic ecosystems. This role bridges the gap between financial transformation strategy and hands‑on technological execution. You will lead cross‑functional teams to automate traditional accounting workflows, deploy predictive financial forecasting tools, and architect custom AI solutions on the Workday platform. The ideal candidate will transform the finance function from a transactional hub into an autonomous, data‑driven engine.

About You

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy Agentic Finance: Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of Workday’s native AI agents and conversational interfaces to automate end‑to‑end finance processes.
• Scale Intelligent Automation: Architect scalable workflows using Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR) to ingest, categorize, and process unstructured contracts, invoices, and expense data.
• Serve as a Workday Financials subject matter expert, spanning design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
• Facilitate design workshops and solution discussions, translating business requirements into scalable Workday solutions aligned to best practices.
• Drive the technical solution design and integration strategy, ensuring seamless connectivity between Workday and external systems.
• Identify and manage dependencies across functional and technical workstreams.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee consultants and analysts, ensuring high‑quality delivery and knowledge development.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Well versed in designing custom solutions leveraging broader technology stack ( Integration middlewares, AI platforms , data platforms) around workday platform to enable seamless integration.
• Perform hands‑on configuration and technical activities, including: Business process and security configuration Data loads (EIBs, iLoads) Integration development and deployment Tenant migration activities.
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates clearly to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Reinforce company policies, delivery standards, and best practices.
• Encourages a culture of team‑driven decision making and commitment where appropriate, coaches the teams to improve collaboration and outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• Workday Expertise: Minimum 12 years experience leading complex, large‑scale Workday Financials implementations (Close & Consolidation, Tax, Procurement, etc.), with full‑lifecycle experience — from planning through go‑live — on 5 or more implementations.
• Integrated Finance Ecosystem Design: Demonstrated experience integrating Workday with 3 or more third‑party systems (e.g., payroll providers, banks, CRM, or other enterprise platforms) across at least 2 completed projects.
• Systems Implementation Lifecycle: Documented experience defining systems strategy, gathering requirements, designing/prototyping, testing, training, and establishing support procedures across 5 or more full‑cycle implementations delivered on concurrent deadlines.
• AI/ML Deployment Track Record: Successful deployment of 2 or more automation tools, machine learning workflows, or AI‑agent solutions within an ERP landscape, with measurable efficiency or accuracy gains.
• Data Strategy Certification/Experience: Verifiable experience structuring financial data models, accounting dimensions, and data hygiene standards used to train AI models on at least 1 enterprise‑scale initiative.
• Other Qualifications: Consistent track record leading complex, multi‑functional technical initiatives in fast‑paced environments; deep mastery of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project management methodologies to run sprint cycles; exceptional ability to translate technical AI/engineering concepts into business value for finance executives and other non‑technical stakeholders; active Workday certification, or commitment to achieve required accreditation upon hire.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. 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. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $204,700 USD - $307,100 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $172,900 USD - $307,100 USD

• 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.

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.

Fair Chance & Equal Opportunity Policy

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email [e-mail], as far in advance as possible.

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