Principal IT Business Applications (Workday)

Tutor Perini Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation in Sylmar, CA is seeking a Principal IT Business Applications responsible for leading the Workday program and other enterprise applications. The role emphasizes scalable, integrated solutions across HCM and Finance and requires on-site presence.

You will own the Workday roadmap, govern program management, and coordinate with HRIS, HR, Finance, and IT leadership to translate business needs into effective system designs.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in supporting Enterprise Applications, including Workday.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and integration patterns (APIs, middleware, data flows).
• Proven experience managing large-scale programs using structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), including governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and aligned technology roadmaps.
• Experience partnering with business and IT stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams and vendors, including mentoring and driving delivery best practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience overseeing Workday integrations and ensuring data integrity, compliance, and system performance.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational efficiency within enterprise systems.
• Experience developing user documentation, training materials, and enabling end-user adoption.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset and attention to governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for Workday and related applications.
• Own Workday program roadmap across multiple workstreams.
• Establish and govern program management practices, including planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with HRIS, HR, Finance, and IT leadership to translate business needs into optimized system solutions and process improvements.
• Oversee Workday integrations and data architecture, ensuring connectivity and data quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams and vendors, driving best practices in solution delivery and continuous improvement.
• Provide customer service and solutions on internal technology projects
• Document current state, partner with business to determine future state process, and prepare a plan for implementation of approved solution.

Skills

Workday

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Systems integration

Agile/Waterfall

Enterprise architecture

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

APIs

Middleware

Data integration

Job description

## Principal IT Business Applications (Workday)Apply: Sylmar, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR103077**The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000 depending on experience****This position is required to be on-site, Monday through Friday.****NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION****Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future**Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a **Principal IT Business Applications** for our office in **Sylmar, CA****About Tutor Perini Corporation*****Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance***Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success.We transform industries and communities through stunning and complex construction projects — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings projects across our great nation.From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.***Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent*****Description:**As a **Principal IT Business Applications** at Tutor Perini Corporation, reporting to the **Director of IT Business Applications,** you will have the opportunity to:* Lead solution architecture for Workday and/or other Business Applications, designing scalable, secure, and integrated solutions across HCM, Finance, and related platforms.* Own and drive the Workday program roadmap, aligning initiatives with business strategy and ensuring successful delivery across multiple workstreams.* Establish and govern program management practices, including planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting.* Collaborate with HRIS, HR, Finance, and IT leadership to translate business needs into optimized system solutions and process improvements.* Oversee Workday integrations and data architecture, ensuring seamless connectivity with enterprise systems and high data quality standards.* Lead cross-functional teams and vendors, driving best practices in solution delivery, release management, and continuous improvement.* Provide customer service and solutions on internal technology projects* Document current state, partner with business to determine future state process, and prepare a plan for implementation of approved solution**Requirements:*** Over 12 years of experience in supporting Enterprise Applications, including significant expertise in Workday environments (HCM, Benefits, Integrations).* Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.* Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and integration patterns (APIs, middleware, data flows).* Proven experience managing large-scale programs using structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid), including governance, risk management, and executive reporting.* Ability to translate business needs into scalable solution architectures and aligned technology roadmaps.* Experience partnering with business and IT stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.* Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams and vendors, including mentoring and driving delivery best practices.* Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences.* Experience overseeing Workday integrations and ensuring data integrity, compliance, and system performance.* Track record of driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and operational efficiency within enterprise systems.* Experience developing user documentation, training materials, and enabling end-user adoption.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset and attention to compliance and governance.