Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead to drive strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with AI-powered innovation. You will guide Extend, Studio, and EIB integrations, mentoring teams and coordinating across HR, IT, and business units to deliver scalable, future-ready capabilities aligned with enterprise goals.

The role emphasizes leadership in Workday modules, automation, and a strong focus on delivering business value through intelligent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or 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.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled Workday features, automation, and intelligent workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a focus on AI-driven innovation and cross-functional enablement.
• Mentor analysts or developers and lead Extend, Studio, and EIBs integrations.
• Translate Workday capabilities into business value and drive digital transformation across HR, IT, and business functions.
• Champion agile practices: sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder demos.

Skills

Workday Extend

Workday Studio

EIBs

Custom integrations

AI/ML concepts

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder demos

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/CS

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Low-code/no-code platforms

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!

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