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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Director - **Company:** TRI FORCE - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, System Configuration, Workday Integrations, Workday Training, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Workday Studio, Workday Reporting, Workday - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/88c01541-1861-4849-8363-266185f960fc ## About the Role * In-depth knowledge of Workday Finance, Purchasing and other Workday modules, with experience in system configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support. * Strong understanding of public sector finance and purchasing processes, regulations, and compliance requirements. * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with senior leaders to drive product success. * Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results on time. * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to make data-driven decisions. * Demonstrated experience leading Workday product strategy within a government agency, large municipality or similarly complex public-sector organization. * Experience working with Workday Studio, Workday Integration, Workday Reporting, and other technical components of the platform. Highly Desired/Preferred * Experience with other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all * organizational levels. * Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities * Customer-centric mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service and value to the organization. * Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs and priorities. * Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, Workday Certification). * Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial systems management with significant experience in system configuration, integration, and optimization and with at least 5+ years in a leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams preferably in a large governmental environment. * Proven experience in managing large-scale Workday implementations, system optimizations, and driving the development of strategic product roadmaps. * Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations specific to public sector operations. ## Description This leadership role will oversee a team of 40 professionals working across Workday s Financial and Purchasing modules to drive operational excellence, improve efficiencies, and enhance system capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in Workday, combined with leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams within a complex organizational environment. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday s capabilities and best practices, as well as the ability to drive product strategy,manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful results that meet the needs of public sector stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in a large public sector environment and will be passionate about enhancing Finance, Purchasing, and operations through cutting-edge technology. Work activities: * Workday Financial Management Product Strategy & Roadmap Development: * Define and maintain the Workday product roadmap aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. * Collaborate with senior leaders, stakeholders, and department heads to prioritize and align Workday initiatives with broader organizational objectives. * Manage product lifecycle from concept to delivery, ensuring the solutions meet business needs, regulatory requirements, and user expectations. * Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: * Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 40 professionals across various functions, including functional experts, analysts, and system administrators, ensuring high performance, productivity, and engagement. * Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable system configurations and enhancements. * Provide strategic direction and thought leadership to team members across different * Workday modules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. * Develop and implement training programs to continuously enhance the team s technical expertise and leadership skills. * Provide guidance on Workday best practices and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features. * Project Management & Delivery: * Lead the execution of Workday implementation projects, upgrades, and system * configurations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. * Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication * on project statuses, timelines, risks, and outcomes. * Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines or quality, taking corrective action as needed. Optimization & Continuous Improvement: * Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to evaluate system performance, monitor key metrics, and implement updates or new features that drive efficiency and effectiveness. * Lead the evaluation and deployment of new Workday features and functionality, ensuring continuous enhancement of the platform s capabilities. * Ensure the effective integration of Workday with other enterprise systems, managing * dependencies and resolving challenges as needed. * Stakeholder Communication & Training: * Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday-related topics, direct training and * support to end users across the organization. * Regularly communicate project status, outcomes, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ensure training materials are developed and maintained, including user documentation and user support resources, to support effective platform adoption. Compliance & Security: * Ensure that Workday configurations and updates comply with all relevant regulatory * requirements, data privacy laws, and internal policies. Partner with the IT and security * teams to maintain data integrity, security, and confidentiality within Workday, particularly for sensitive employee and financial data. 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