Executive Director, Workday Technology

Northwest Bank • Columbus, OH • 7h ago

Job Description The 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 initiatives

Additional 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 equipment

QUALIFICATIONS To 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. Education Master's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalent Bachelor's Degree Business, Information Technology or equivalent Work Experience 12 - 15 years Enterprise Workday experience 12 - 15 years Technical leadership/architect role 8 - 12 years Managerial Experience Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Deep knowledge of Workday HCM, Financials, Payroll, and Integration frameworks Familiarity with Workday Extend, Workday Skills Cloud, and Workday Reporting & Analytics. Understanding of Workday security models, compliance, and data governance Ability to design and oversee Workday architecture and integrations with banking systems Experience with API management, middleware, and cloud-based solutions Knowledge of AI/ML capabilities in Workday for skills-based talent management Building and maintaining a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives Driving Workday optimization strategies and continuous improvement initiatives Aligning platform capabilities with regulatory requirements and banking compliance standards Leading HR and Finance digital transformation using Workday Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for adoption Expertise in organizational change management and training strategies Leading cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) and external consultants Fostering a culture of innovation, col

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