The Sr. Global Workday Platform Release Administrator leads, manages, and analyzes release management activities for Workday to include ancillary, change, Workday bi-annual releases with a focus on impact, risk and stakeholder relationships.

The Sr. Global Workday Platform Release Administrator will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of  Workday releases, (bi-annual, one-off, weekly service updates, bi-weekly change releases) This position’s focus will be to ensure seamless delivery of updates and changes to The Nature Conservancy’s Workday environments, while creating strong relationships with HCM, Finance, IT, Quality Management,  Security, Privacy and AI stakeholders. 

In addition, this position will serve as an expert in Workday Deployment Methodology and coordinate with assigned resources to implement changes requiring either manual or automated deployment activities.   Experience leading Workday release management activities that ensure all changes are well-governed, tested, and implemented with minimal disruption and maximum institutional value would be highly valued.

Comprehensively, the Sr. Global Workday Platform Release Administrator analyzes, tests, and evaluates mid-level business systems and service needs. They may gather document requirements, define scope and objectives, and formulate systems to overall business strategies.   They may ensure the reliability, availability, performance and recoverably of systems.  They collaborate laterally with other IT staff to identify and leverage solutions across business units. This role may be responsible for project or task management and issues related to implementing and establishing technical standards and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Work in lateral teams to provide guidance and specific expertise to business teams on products/systems

• Knowledgeable about the strategies, goals, actions and work processes of the business/system/service/operations s/he works with.

• Conducts analysis of business or technical user needs, documenting requirements and develop system specification.

• Act as a liaison between IT and end users to ensure Workday release compatibility and satisfaction.

• Ability to adapt and/or modify processes in response to changing circumstances.

• Well versed in specific industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple mid-level complex projects.

• Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches for IT tasks.

• Writing and maintaining detailed systems documentation, including user manuals and technical manuals.

• Translate user/or systems requirements into functional technical specification.

• Establish control policies in accordance with best practices and defining benchmarks and measures.

• Ensure proper coordination and collaboration with other teams.

• Willing to travel and work flexible long hours and on the weekend.

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience with IT support.  

The ideal candidate will have all or some of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, please apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• Supervisory experience or managing a team of peer professionals.

• Vendor management experience.

• Experience with software development methodologies.

• Strong dedication to the development of Successful Customer Outcomes.

• Ability and desire to mentor and train others.

• Demonstrated team-building skills.

• Strong ability to analyze and model business process and recommend solutions.

• Experience with the development and execution of test plans.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Exceptional customer services skills.

• Knowledge of Workday ancillary products and partners (e.g., PRISM, Adaptive, WSS, Kainos, Evisort)

• ITIL 4.0 Practitioner

• Change management experience with certifications (e.g., Prosci, CCMP, etc.)

• Project management certification(s) (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PfMP, SAFe, CSM, PMI-ACP)

• 3-5 years of Workday education and experience

• Six Sigma or other process methodology

• Business Relationship Management training and background

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field and/or combined equivalent of education and experience.

• 5 years of experience as a business or technical profession in Information Technology or a related field.

• 5 years technical or general project management experience.

• 3-5 years implementation experience in Workday with a focus on HCM and Finance with a release and deployment focus.

• Experience in defining and documenting complex systems requirements.

• Experience in communicating effectively with internal and external audiences.

• Certification in relevant disciplines (if necessary).

• Experience with Workday release cycles, to include planning, testing, and deploying updates across functional areas.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with comfort presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• 5-7 years expert facilitation and Business Relationship Management skills

• Workday certifications or hands-on experience with HCM, Financials, Workday deployment practices.

• Experience with or knowledge of change management protocols and training delivery

• Prior experience in matrixed organizations

• Prior non-profit experience

• Ability to manage resources, develop and execute project plans, and address resource gaps with internal and external teams.

• Experience managing multiple interdependencies across third-party platforms (e.g., Phenom, Broadbean, DocuSign, background check systems), banking and payroll integrations, internal IT and reporting systems.

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $72,200.00 – $146,200.00 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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