Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead to drive strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a focus on AI-driven innovation and intelligent automation. You will serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, promoting Extend, Studio, and Illuminate to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

Responsibilities include leading Workday Extend, Studio, and EIBs, mentoring junior staff,

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include 5+ years of progressive Workday experience across modules, configuration, support and design.
• Demonstrated leadership in design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with Extend, Studio, and integrations.
• Strong understanding of AI roadmap, intelligent automation, and ability to translate features into business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with emphasis on AI-driven innovation and automation.
• Mentor and guide analysts or developers in Workday Extend, Studio, and EIBs.
• Collaborate across HR, IT, and business functions to drive digital transformation and enterprise goals.

Skills

Workday Extend

Workday Studio

EIBs

Automation

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IS/CS

Tools

Low-code/no-code platforms

Agent builders

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead leads the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation, intelligent automation, and cross-functional enablement. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, driving the adoption of Workday’s emerging capabilities—including Extend, Studio, and Illuminate to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

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-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead leads the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation, intelligent automation, and cross-functional enablement. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, driving the adoption of Workday’s emerging capabilities—including Extend, Studio, and Illuminate to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

• Proven leadership in Workday Extend, Studio, EIBs, and custom integration development, including mentoring junior analysts or developers.




• Strategic understanding of Workday’s AI roadmap, intelligent agents, and automation capabilities, with the ability to translate emerging features into business value.




• Hands‑on experience with AI/ML concepts, agent builders, and low‑code/no‑code platforms, with a focus on scalable automation and intelligent workflows.




• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.




• Demonstrated curiosity and thought leadership in emerging technologies, with the ability to influence digital transformation initiatives.




• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across HR, IT, and business functions to drive strategic outcomes.




• Comfortable leading teams in agile or iterative development environments, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder demos.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus. 5+ years of progressive Workday experience, with deep expertise in configuration, support, and solution design across multiple modules.

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

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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