Workday Platform Lead (AI & Transformation)

DraftKings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings in Boston is seeking a People Technology Senior Manager to own Workday as an enterprise platform, guiding its configuration, governance, optimization, and ongoing operation. This leader will move the organization toward proactive, product-minded delivery of scalable, employee-centered solutions.

Working with the Head of People Technology, you will initially manage five HRIS Workday Systems Specialists and evolve the team’s structure, sourcing model, and ways of working, combining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 7+ years in Workday or enterprise HR tech.
• Broad Workday expertise across multiple functional areas such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Benefits, or Talent Management.
• Strong technical depth in Workday processes, configuration, security, reporting, testing, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, governance, health, security, scalability, and continuous improvement of Workday across multiple modules.
• Lead, coach, and develop a five-person Workday platform team; clarify roles, build cross-training, and address skill gaps.
• Design and implement future-state team structure and operating model across configuration, integrations, data, testing, and governance.
• Shift the team from reactive configuration to consultative, product-minded delivery focusing on user problems and measurable outcomes.
• Own intake, prioritization, capacity planning, sourcing, and portfolio tradeoffs across run, improve, and transform work.

Skills

Workday expertise

People tech leadership

AI & automation

Stakeholder management

Vendor leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/Business/Tech

7+ years in Workday or enterprise HR tech

Job description

DraftKings in Boston is seeking a People Technology Senior Manager to own Workday as an enterprise platform, guiding its configuration, governance, optimization, and ongoing operation. This leader will move the organization toward proactive, product-minded delivery of scalable, employee-centered solutions.

Working with the Head of People Technology, you will initially manage five HRIS Workday Systems Specialists and evolve the team’s structure, sourcing model, and ways of working, combining