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Forcepoint · 5 hours ago

Workday ERP Platform Technology Manager

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. They are seeking a Technology Manager for their Workday ERP Platform to oversee governance, planning, and execution activities, aligning technology with business strategies and managing a team of developers and analysts.

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Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of Workday developers and analysts and other technology SMEs, comprised of colleagues and contractors, through the enhancement lifecycle and platform support activities
Responsible for administration and maintenance of the Workday platform and affiliated systems including Zuora RevPro
Cross-functional engagement with multiple business stakeholder departments including Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Payroll, and HR
Collaboration with other Technology teams including Front Office (Salesforce), Integration and Data Services teams
Conceptualizing, designing, developing and delivering functional Workday solutions (Customizations, Workflows, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement)
Assist in defining, developing, and aligning the Technology department’s strategic roadmap with the Accounting and Finance and HR business group’s development strategy
Assist in the definition, development, integration and documentation of system business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and the business teams
Maintain knowledge of the company’s business activities and strategies in order develop solutions that efficiently address business user needs
Work directly with business unit stakeholders and IT teams (Security, Infrastructure, PMO, Enterprise Applications, etc.) to confirm and align technical requirements and specifications with existing technology models and platforms
Create and maintain related technical documentation and business process mapping
Build technical specifications, field mappings, and process designs to support workflows, integrations, and business process life cycle
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and high internal customer satisfaction levels are being met
Lead the business unit functional requirements analysis exercises with cross-functional teams; ability to translate functional requirements into technical specifications
Manage the timely resolution of customer issues including handling customer escalations, perform and document Root Cause Analysis and implement remedial procedures to close identified gaps
Support IT SOX Audit requests, as they relate to Workday Financials ERP System
Work with the Help Desk, Operations Management and the Production Support Team as needed
Troubleshoot functional issues in a complex financial environment, with various applications and architecture
Cross-train with other team members in order to facilitate coverage on projects and to ensure that expertise is shared
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Workday ERPCloud-based ERPSystems integrationAgile developmentFinancial ManagementHCM solutionsCross-functional engagementBusiness analysisAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of experience with cloud-based ERP systems in multiple roles with progressive responsibility including at 3+ years in a management, team-leader or architect role
5+ years of direct experience with Agile development teams including 2+ years in leadership role supporting software developers, systems analysts, project managers, technical architects, and other technical roles
3+ years of experience in cloud-based platform System Administration (i.e., tenant management, version releases, and regression testing)
3+ years of experience with Workday products required, with experience in multiple products (e.g. Financials, Accounting Center, Adaptive, and HCM) strongly preferred
5+ years supporting cross-functional business stakeholders including Finance, Accounting, and HR with demonstrated expertise working with all levels including senior leaders and SMEs
Familiarity with key accounting principles supporting GL, AR, AP, Revenue, Treasury and Finance for a global organization required including portfolio accounting
Strong experience with continuous improvement initiatives, architecting complex solutions, and leading production support function in tandem
Proven expertise in business & technical transformation required including implementations and/or migration of multiple technology solutions
Proven expertise in the implementation, migration, upgrade, or transformation of cloud platforms required, with prior experience with SAP and Workday a plus
Strong problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access, especially pivot tables, reports, and charts
Strong analytical skills, follow-up capability, and problem-solving ability
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail

Preferred

3+ years of experience with Workday products required, with experience in multiple products (e.g. Financials, Accounting Center, Adaptive, and HCM) strongly preferred
Familiarity with advanced accounting concepts preferred e.g. 606 revenue recognition, banking integration, foreign exchange
Familiarity with other platforms and tools in the Forcepoint ecosystem preferred including Salesforce.com Sales Cloud & Service Cloud, JIRA, Boomi, Data Bricks, etc

Company

Forcepoint

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Forcepoint is a data protection cybersecurity firm that helps businesses in securing users, data, and networks while enabling development.

H1B Sponsorship

Forcepoint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (8)
2022 (12)
2021 (1)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$18M
Key Investors
New Enterprise Associates
2023-07-10Acquired
2006-09-25Post Ipo Equity· $18M
2000-03-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ryan Windham
Chief Executive Officer
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John Sorensen
SVP, Americas Sales
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