Reporting to Executive Director, the Spend Management Director is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Lead all aspects of the Workday Spend Management process, governance, configuration, security, data conversion, integrations, and reporting
• Ensure implemented technology meets the strategic, transactional, reporting, and analytical needs of the organization
• Partner with senior internal stakeholders to understand strategy and technology needs to help shape the decision-making process
• Ensure Spend Management solutions help streamline operations and provide clear insight into overall spend
• Demonstrate and maintain domain expertise in the Spend Management product area
• Provide leadership and guidance to the Spend Management team to solve system problems and champion a culture of continuous process improvement
• Establish/Maintain robust governance of Workday Spend Management to ensure high data quality and configuration
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve the employee experience, reduce risk and costs, and improve compliance and controls
• Stay abreast of external trends and new suppliers to advise/consult with HR partners to deliver on their strategy and inform the technology roadmap
• Collaborate effectively with other organizational leaders as a strategic partner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field OR equivalent working experience
• 8+ years’ experience in the HR technology space with proven capabilities in leading Spend Management solutions design, configuration, and administration experience
• Experience as a senior leader with sustained high levels of employee engagement
• Proven ability to drive transformational change in a large environment
• Demonstrated domain/industry thought leadership in the Financial landscape

Skills

• Excellent decision-making skills and ability to calculate risks and understand the impacts
• Strong relationship-building skills to effectively work with numerous internal stakeholders
• Ability to influence others, including senior leaders, with a win-win attitude
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to understand organizational needs, roadmaps, and strategy
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate potential risks and challenges
• Strong time management skills and ability to navigate several competing priorities
• Ability to teach and inspire direct reports and other members within the organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)