Workday/Extend Lead

Next Ventures; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Workday technical leader to drive design, development, and optimization of Workday solutions with a focus on AI, automation, and innovation.

The role will lead adoption of Workday Extend, Studio, and Illuminate to develop scalable solutions, streamline processes, and enhance employee and business experience. You will partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver technology aligned with objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Workday technical experience.
• Experience with Workday Extend, Studio, and integrations.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging Workday capabilities.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday technical strategy, development, and solution architecture.
• Drive AI adoption and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Design and develop custom applications using Workday Extend.
• Lead complex integrations and technical solutions using Workday Studio.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual work.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on Workday innovation and future capabilities.

Skills

Workday expertise

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

AI & automation

Tools

Workday Extend

Workday Studio

Workday integrations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Workday technical leader to drive the design, development, and optimization of Workday solutions, with a focus on AI, automation, and innovation.

This individual will lead the adoption of emerging Workday technologies, including Workday Extend, Studio, and Illuminate, to develop scalable solutions, streamline business processes, and enhance the overall employee and business experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Workday technical strategy, development, and solution architecture.

• Drive AI adoption and intelligent automation initiatives.

• Design and develop custom applications using Workday Extend.

• Lead complex integrations and technical solutions using Workday Studio.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual work.

• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and business leaders to deliver technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on Workday innovation and future capabilities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong hands-on Workday technical experience.

• Experience with Workday Extend, Studio, and integrations.

• Knowledge of AI, automation, and emerging Workday capabilities.

• Proven experience leading technical projects and implementations.

• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.