Executive Director, Workday - Information Solutions

Medical University of South Carolina

Orleans Estates (SC)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Executive Director, Workday in Information Solutions to lead the design, development, implementation, and management of the enterprise Workday platform. This role includes building a capable team for workstream leadership and high-quality service delivery.

Reporting to the Associate CIO, Business and Financial Applications, the Executive Director will align Workday strategy with business needs, ensure scalability and security, and drive continuous

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
10+ years of progressive experience in IS leadership roles with enterprise business applications.
10+ years of expertise in Workday support.

Responsibilities

Ensure Workday domains support organizational goals and data-driven decision making.
Lead the Workday lifecycle to ensure scalable, secure, interoperable solutions.
Collaborate with executives to identify digital transformation opportunities.
Oversee contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance to ensure value delivery.
Manage business analysis, application development, and system implementations.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, upgrades, integrations and user adoption.
Mentor a team of managers, developers, analysts, and solution architects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Workday knowledge

Communication

Change management

Vendor management

Team mentorship

Business acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Release management

Workday modules (Finance)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Executive Director, Workday, in Information Solutions, is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, development, implementation, and management of the enterprise Workday platform. This role will be responsible for development of the team for workstream leadership and service delivery.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004421 SYS - IS Workday

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-39

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Chief Information Officer, Business and Financial Applications, the Executive Director is responsible for:

Ensure Workday domains effectively support organizational goals, optimize operational performance, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities for digital transformation and automation.
Lead the vision and strategy for the Workday platform across the enterprise.
This role partners closely with business leaders, IS teams, and external vendors to align technology strategies with business needs and future growth.
Oversee the Workday lifecycle to ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and interoperable across departments.
Ensure application strategies support enterprise-wide goals and priorities.
Manage business analysis, application development, and system implementation to meet stakeholder and alignment to program capabilities.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, system upgrades, integrations, and user adoption.
Evaluate, negotiate, and manage relationships with software vendors, service providers, and implementation partners.
Oversee contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance to ensure value delivery.
Lead and mentor a team of application managers, developers, analysts, and solution architects including developing leadership skills when applicable.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, data protection regulations, and industry standards.
Establish and enforce application governance, change management, release management, and security protocols.

Skills

Ability to lead multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize decisions and tasks effectively.
Strong process management and business orientation skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, and interpersonal styles.
Self-starter with a proven ability to foster collaboration across projects.
Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, architecture, and integration.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong experience in release management, UAT, testing, issues remediation, and long-term application lifecycle management.
Proficiency in Workday modules, especially Finance.
Workday pro-certifications are highly desirable.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Registry, Certification)

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

10+ years of progressive experience in IS leadership roles, with a focus on enterprise business applications.
10+ years of expertise in Workday support.
Proven experience in leading enterprise application strategies and digital transformation initiatives for non-clinical applications.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
Color discrimination: Continuous
Depth perception: Continuous
Peripheral vision: Continuous
Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
Tactile sensory function: Continuous
Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous
Rotating shifts: Frequent
Overtime as required: Frequent
Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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