Executive Director, Workday Technology

Job DescriptionThe Executive Director of Workday Technology is responsible for overseeing the implementation, configuration and optimization of Workday Solutions at Northwest Bank to ensure robust adoption and operational efficiency. This role will drive technical strategy, oversee architecture decisions and manage Northwest's technology ecosystem. This role partners Finance, IT and HR delivering compliant and scalable solutions.Essential Functions Partner with Finance and HR Product Owners to define the long-term Workday roadmap Direct and mentor technical teams across integrations, security, reporting and data conversion Lead end-to-end technical strategy for enterprise Workday implementations Manage recurring large-scale data loads to and from Workday ensuring accuracy, security and regulatory compliance with data policies Collaborate with IT teams to establish and maintain system architecture and security protocols Oversee quality assurance for all technical deliverables Lead and manager a Workday Technology team which includes providing direction and supervision to direct staff, setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, conducting annual performance reviews, and escalating employee performance issues and operational risks Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and high performance Ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across all Workday modules Establish governance frameworks for configuration, integrations, and change management Oversee Workday architecture design and integration with banking systems (ERP, core banking, risk tools) Manage API strategy, middleware, and cloud infrastructure supporting Workday Drive system optimization, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiativesAdditional Essential Functions Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency Work as part of a team Work with on-site equipmentQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EducationMaster's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalentBachelor's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalentWork Experience12 - 15 years Enterprise Workday experience12 - 15 years Technical leadership/architect role8 - 12 years Managerial ExperienceAdditional Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDeep knowledge of Workday HCM, Financials, Payroll, and Integration frameworksFamiliarity with Workday Extend, Workday Skills Cloud, and Workday Reporting & Analytics.Understanding of Workday security models, compliance, and data governanceAbility to design and oversee Workday architecture and integrations with banking systemsExperience with API management, middleware, and cloud-based solutionsKnowledge of AI/ML capabilities in Workday for skills-based talent managementBuilding and maintaining a technology roadmap aligned with business objectivesDriving Workday optimization strategies and continuous improvement initiativesAligning platform capabilities with regulatory requirements and banking compliance standardsLeading HR and Finance digital transformation using WorkdayStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for adoptionExpertise in organizational change management and training strategiesLeading cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) and external consultantsFostering a culture of innovation, col

Created: 2025-12-08