People Technology Workday Manager

Dropbox; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a strategic People Technology Workday Manager to enhance their Workday platform. This role involves leading projects that optimize the People Technology ecosystem, ensuring seamless operations and an outstanding user experience. You will collaborate with various teams to translate business needs into actionable product requirements, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values autonomy and human connection, where you can make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO

Income Protection Plans

Business Travel Protection

Parental benefits

Access to global co-working spaces

Quarterly cell phone allowance

Mental health benefits

Disability support benefits

Qualifications

• Expert level experience in Workday tools and technologies.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis within Workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday projects and enhancements.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Finance to identify user needs.
• Drive innovation within Workday and explore new functionalities.

Skills

Workday integrations

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Workday certifications

Tools

Workday Studio

SQL

BIRT Reporting

Job description

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Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox People Team designs experiences that empower Dropboxers to do their best work. As culture ambassadors, we craft an enlightened employee experience that infuses Virtual First with meaningful human connection. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From leadership programs, to talent acquisition, to employee engagement, we're creating a workplace where every Dropboxer can be who they are and grow into who they’re meant to be. If you're excited about designing more enlightened ways of working from the inside out, join our People team. Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Recruitment, Total Rewards, and People Operations.

Role Description

We’re looking for a strategic and results-driven People Technology Workday Manager to take ownership of our Workday platform and serve as a key lead in projects related to People Technology. You will be the driving force behind maximizing the value of Workday, optimizing our People Technology ecosystem, and enabling seamless people operations. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by building a product strategy that delivers both technical excellence and an outstanding user experience for Dropboxers around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Workday projects, including implementation, enhancements, and process improvements across all active modules (e.g., HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, Compensation)
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, and other teams to understand business needs, identify user pain points, and translate these into clear product requirements
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on business impact, user feedback, and technical feasibility, ensuring continuous improvement of the Workday platform
• Drive innovation within Workday, exploring new functionalities, third-party integrations, and creative solutions that align with Dropbox’s People Technology roadmap.
• Manage design, implementation, delivery, and support of integration projects and functionalities using Workday Studio, RaaS, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), complex calculated fields, Web Services, Workday Custom Reports, and XSLT
• Create, maintain, and process standard and custom ad-hoc reports and dashboards, to meet business needs (including Matrix, Trending, and Composite reports)
• Work to resolve issues, troubleshoot systems, manage severity assignments, and set priorities for resolution
• Keep up with market trends and tool innovations and investigate possible methods of improving and/or increasing automation
• Build and develop the Workday team by fostering a product-oriented mindset, promoting best practices, and driving technical skill growth within the team
  • Responsible for 4-5 direct reports

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years expert level experience in Workday tools and technologies, including Workday integrations, Web Services, Workday Studio, PECI, PICOF, SOAP, REST API, SQL, BIRT Reporting, EIB, RaaS, Cloud Connect, Workday Extend etc.
• Workday module certifications preferred (e.g., WorkdayPro, HR / HCM, Integration, Time Tracking Certifications)
• Strong interpersonal & project management skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with third-party vendors as well as internal teams.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership to end-users.
• Proficiency in data analysis within Workday, including generating reports, creating custom reports, and utilizing Workday's reporting tools effectively (e.g., Report Advanced Writer, Calculated fields)
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Deep knowledge of People processes and best practices, and a passion for aligning technology solutions to business goals and user needs.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to analyze platform usage, measure impact, and translate insights into action.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification(s) in one or more active modules (e.g., HCM Core, Benefits, Talent, Compensation).
• Experience in agile product development frameworks and a strong understanding of the product lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of successfully navigating complex technical challenges and driving meaningful solutions.
• Experience in a global organization with the ability to navigate varying regional requirements and user needs effectively.

Compensation

US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2
$191,300—$258,700 USD

US Zone 3
$170,000—$230,000 USD

The range(s) listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.

Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows:

• US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
• US Zone 2: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington DC metro, and West Virginia (DC metro)
• US Zone 3: All other US locations

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance
• Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
• Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable, making it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
• Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Additional benefit details are available upon request.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.