Job Description Summary

The WorkDay Senior Manager reports directly to the WorkDay Director and is responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing solutions that enhance the effectiveness and strategic value of the WorkDay platform. This role leads system assessment and analysis efforts to drive operational improvements within a supported domain—such as Spend, Finance, Payroll, HCM, or Technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong functional expertise in both operational and technical aspects of their domain, enabling them to independently design, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues. In addition, the Senior Manager is responsible for managing a team of professionals, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality solutions. This position requires strong collaboration with customers, peers, technical teams, and operational stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, scalable system capabilities.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004421 SYS - IS Workday

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The WorkDay Senior Manager reports directly to the WorkDay Director and is responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing solutions that enhance the effectiveness and strategic value of the WorkDay platform. This role leads system assessment and analysis efforts to drive operational improvements within a supported domain—such as Spend, Finance, Payroll, HCM, or Technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong functional expertise in both operational and technical aspects of their domain, enabling them to independently design, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues. In addition, the Senior Manager is responsible for managing a team of professionals, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality solutions. This position requires strong collaboration with customers, peers, technical teams, and operational stakeholders to translate business needs into effective, scalable system capabilities.

Required Skills

Deep Workday Finance domain expertise including General Ledger, accounting configuration (worktags, posting rules), financial reporting, close support, Asset Management, and Banking/Settlement; able to troubleshoot complex configuration, business process, and accounting issues.
Ability to design, develop, and implement complex Workday Finance solutions—translating business needs into scalable configurations, appropriate controls, and reliable reporting, with strong awareness of upstream/downstream impacts (e.g., integrations, reconciliations).
Proficiency configuring Workday based on approved designs, including producing clear documentation (business requirements, solution designs, procedures) to support implementation and sustainment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess impacts, analyze data, and recommend practical options that drive timely decisions and outcomes.
Stakeholder partnership skills: elicit, document, validate, and communicate requirements; align priorities; and manage expectations across business, IT, and operational teams.
Operational support and ticket management experience including triage, prioritization, status tracking, and driving issues through resolution with clear, customer-focused communication.
Experience leading day-to-day team execution (work intake, prioritization, progress tracking), coordinating testing/release readiness, and navigating change control/governance processes while coaching and developing team members.

Additional Job Description

Required Education/Experience:

7+ years’ WorkDay Sustainment experience in configuration or implementor with a Partner preferably.
10+ years’ business operations experience in related area.
3+ years’ management experience.
Experience in healthcare or higher education a plus.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
WorkDay Pro certification or Implementation certification from Partner a plus.
Willing to attain WorkDay Pro certification within 12 months of hire.
Background in identifying, designing, testing, and deploying business operations processes, procedures, and best practices.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
Color discrimination: Continuous
Depth perception: Continuous
Peripheral vision: Continuous
Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
Tactile sensory function: Continuous
Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
Selected Positions:
Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
Effective stress management: Continuous
Rotating shifts: Frequent
Overtime as required: Frequent
Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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