Req #: 234075

Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Appointing Department Web Address: https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwit

Posting Date: 05/09/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $10,000-$18,481 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service." Data & Applications (D&A) is the division in UW-IT that runs the university’s academic and business systems, productivity platforms, enterprise integrations, learning analytics and data for decision-making and is also responsible for the accessibility of UW’s digital resources. Workday Operations (WO) is a unit within the Data & Applications division.

The Director for Workday Operations (WO) reports to the Associate Vice President for Data & Applications (D&A) in UW-IT and is responsible for leading the strategy, management and technical operations of the UW’s Workday system. The position oversees a team of specialists to ensure the effective utilization, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Workday platform to support the organization’s human resources, payroll, finance and other business functions. The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership abilities and program management skills to drive efficiency and innovation within our Workday ecosystem.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field or experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressively more experience in:

• Management experience in large, diverse data technology environments.

• Business acumen to effectively match enterprise opportunities to business needs.

• Organizational skills, a collaborative approach to leadership and ability to build strong teams.

• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities. DESIRED:

• Solid operational skills, commitment to customer service and leadership presence.

• Strong decision quality, decision-making based on analysis, experience, wisdom and judgment.

• Strong project direction, communication and execution skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence.

• Effective change management skills.

• Proven experience in highly decentralized organization.

• Experience in a research university setting.

• Experience in service and portfolio management.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Hybrid, open office environment Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.