Workday HCM VP: Lead & Architect, AMS Team

State Street; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team in Boston. You will balance leadership with direct configuration work, driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will supervise a team of Workday AMS specialists, partner with HR and IT stakeholders, and own governance processes. The role requires strong communication, project management, and change-management skills to deliver reliable Workday solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday HCM hands-on configuration experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Expertise in Workday HCM modules (Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Security, Reporting).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Workday AMS specialists.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and team development plans.
• Perform hands-on implementation and configuration across Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, and etc.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring timely and accurate support.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for Workday-related inquiries.
• Maintain documentation, configuration standards, and governance protocols.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and audit requirements.
• Lead testing and deployment of Workday releases and enhancements.

Skills

Workday HCM

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Configuration & troubleshooting

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / IS / Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Workday Reporting

Job description

State Street is seeking a hands-on and strategic Manager to lead our Workday HCM AMS team in Boston. You will balance leadership with direct configuration work, driving system improvements while mentoring a high-performing group.

You will supervise a team of Workday AMS specialists, partner with HR and IT stakeholders, and own governance processes. The role requires strong communication, project management, and change-management skills to deliver reliable Workday solutions.