Workday Product Architect II - 100% Remote

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

403B retirement

Vacation & holidays

EFAP

Pet insurance

Onsite fitness facility

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Workday Product Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of comprehensive Workday Finance solutions.

You will shape architecture, ensure scalability, and drive compliance across Finance processes, HR, and IS stakeholders in a 100% remote role within MCW payroll states. Ideal candidates bring deep Workday Finance experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in integrations and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; years of progressive Workday experience preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with Workday platforms andFinance/HCM modules.
• Experience in architectural leadership and technical design roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scalable, secure Finance Workday architecture aligned with goals and compliance.
• Gather requirements with Finance, HR, IS and stakeholders, guiding solution delivery.
• Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems.
• Optimize business processes using Workday Finance capabilities and automation.
• Provide data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance guidance.
• Oversee configuration changes and ensure best practices with minimal disruption.
• Mentor consulting and technical teams for Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations.
• Stay current with Workday updates and industry trends for continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment across Workday modules and touchpoints with other systems.

Skills

Workday architecture

Workday integrations

Workday security models

Compliance controls

HR/Payroll/Finance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

The Workday Product Architect leads the design, development, and deployment of comprehensive Workday solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Workday Finance modules and will be responsible for shaping the architecture that supports Finance processes, ensuring system scalability, compliance, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires collaboration with Finance, HR, IS, and other stakeholders to implement best-in-class solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development of scalable and secure Finance system architecture aligned with organizational goals, business needs, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with Finance, HR, IS, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure successful implementation. Develop integration strategies between Workday and other enterprise systems. Optimize business processes by leveraging Workday Finance functionalities and automation capabilities. Provide guidance on data governance, internal controls, and audit compliance within Workday. Oversee complex configuration and system changes, ensuring best practices and minimal disruption. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of high-complexity system issues escalated by support or operations teams. Maintain comprehensive documentation of Finance system architecture, integration designs, and process flows. Mentor and support consulting and technical teams involved in Workday HR/Payroll/Finance implementations. Stay current with Workday updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to suggest continuous improvements. Ensure alignment across modules and touchpoints within Workday and other systems. This position is 100% remote. All remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states, which currently includes: WI, AL, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN, TX, and UT

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Proven expertise in system architecture, integration design, Workday security models, and compliance controls. Solid understanding of HR, Payroll, and Finance principles, business processes, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, cross‑module issues. Experience collaborating with senior HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders to define and deliver Workday strategy.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Required Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience working with Workday platforms, including significant hands‑on expertise in at least two of the following: HCM, Payroll, or Finance modules. 3+ years of experience in a Workday architectural, lead configuration, or technical design role. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of Workday grants and Adaptive preferred. Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): Workday Financials Certification; Workday Reporting.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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Target salary range for this position is between $101,200.00 and $129,700.00 annually. The final offered salary will depend on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and knowledge, as well as considerations of internal equity and market alignment.

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

About Us

Together, we can build a healthier world. A student, an educator, a scientist and a community leader — alone, they can do many things. Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what can’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Academic medicine is at the center of where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the most important questions and fuel the cycle of innovation that shapes the future of medicine. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part‑time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life‑changing discovery.