What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Finance Implementation SME position at Vision?
Job Summary
The position is a temporary role reporting to the Executive Director of Research Finance Operations. It is designed to support the Workday Finance implementation within the central Research Finance office of Research Enterprise Services (RES). The main responsibilities include enhancing organizational efficiency and assisting with the configuration and implementation of the Workday system. This role involves supporting end-to-end testing for both the research and customer tracks, ensuring that test scenarios are documented and assessed, managing tickets, following up on potential configuration changes, and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and job aids to assist the research community during the go-live phase. You will collaborate with a team of consultants, business analysts, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure a smooth transition to Workday Finance while upholding operational compliance. This position will support both pre- and post-go-live efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
- 4-6 years of relevant work experience is necessary.
- Experience with Workday is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Visio.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lead and excel in a fast-paced operations environment while managing multiple priorities across cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Capability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Must demonstrate the ability to foster an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our students and employees, ensuring that every individual feels respected and valued.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with background and/or experience in research finance.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $88.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Workday: 8 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office programs: 8 years (Required)
- Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Visio: 8 years (Required)
- research finance: 8 years (Required)
- Workday Finance implementation: 8 years (Required)
- enhancing organizational efficiency: 8 years (Required)
- configuration and implementation of the Workday system: 8 years (Required)
- supporting end-to-end testing: 8 years (Required)
- developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): 8 years (Required)
- Workday Finance: 8 years (Required)
- operational compliance: 8 years (Required)
- pre- and post-go-live: 8 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boston, MA 02115 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $88
