Workday HRIS Senior Program Manager

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Zayo is seeking a Workday HRIS Senior Program Manager who will report to the Director of HRIS and will be part of supporting the People and Culture Organization with cross functional Workday system needs. Our Workday HRIS Senior Program Manager is responsible for driving continual Workday system enhancement and optimization efforts, ensuring its alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements. The Workday HRIS Senior Program Manager role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership abilities and program management skills to drive efficiency and innovation within our Workday system. 

*We're open to this position working in a hybrid capacity out of our Denver, CO office (1401 Wynkoop).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversees and manages multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient implementation(s) as well as contributing to the development of project/process documentation

• Is a Strategic Partner making informed decisions considering the relationship between requests and other changes, as well as readiness of organization. Collaborate with the Scrum Master and development team(s) to plan and execute work.

• Is a Product Owner (PO) representing the Workday system in Zayo's cross-enterprise technology delivery initiative; A key advocate and primary link to other application teams

• Assembles status decks to regularly communicate the status of projects within a program, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and upcoming activities

• Responsible for ensuring the backlog is clear, well-defined, and properly prioritized based on value and Stakeholder/Leadership input

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or five (5) years' related experience

• Minimum three (3) years of Workday system experience, including a comprehensive understanding of the system’s functionalities, varied modules preferred

• Project or program management experience

• Understanding of cloud technologies and SaaS delivery models

• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization in a collaborative and positive manner

• Strong problem solving techniques

• Should possess excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Workday

• Workday Security Administrator background, highly desirable

• Basic programming abilities to participate in day-to-day configuration and development if needed

Estimated Base Pay Range: $95,800 - $136,900 USD/annually

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.