The Senior Lead Application Development job is responsible for leading analysis and configuration of end user applications or systems software created by third parties. While working as a thought leader within the department, this job recommends operational strategies and plans that have direct impact on results. This role also influences business decisions made by key leadership associates and business partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

This job interacts with executive leadership and others concerning matters of significance to the organization, and makes decisions that have a considerable impact on the overall success of the Workday HCM, specifically Compensation and Advance Compensation modules within Workday, platform. This job manages large projects and is recognized as the Systems expert on the team that solves complex issues that arise.

Leads the HCM strategy, with heavy emphasis on Compensation and Advance Compensation modules, and transformation consulting across people, processes and organizations enabled by technology.

Manage teams with multiple work streams, deliverables and aggressive deadlines.

Develops strategy and roadmap for delivering innovation and automation while analyzing detailed business requirements and specifications for the application.

Configures internally developed applications and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using programming, scripting, and database languages.

Plans application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.

Maintains relationships with clients while communicating with IT and business management and monitors prompt response and support for technical issues.

Receives activity and progress reports regarding applications systems analysis and programming sections.

Leads process improvements, cost reduction efforts, tool development to improve the software development and support process in a way that reduces complexity, improves service, and reduces cost.

Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree RequiredWork Experience

8+ Years Required; 10+ Years PreferredPhysical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary WorkCareer Level

10IC

Required Qualifications

8+ years of IT ERP work experience (Workday experience is preferred).

6+ years of Workday HCM functional experience with multiple Workday HCM business processes.

Experience with two plus Workday implementations completed and experience in supporting any of Compensation, Recruiting, HR, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent Management, Learning, etc., modules in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years of Workday HCM functional experience specializing in Compensation and Advanced Compensation Modules.

Workday Pro Certification or Workday Certified Implementation Consultant certification preferred.

Technical acumen of the Workday system configuration and cloud integrations.

Knowledge of Prism Analytics, People Analytics, Adaptive Planning or Workday Extend is preferred.

Should have the ability to work on multiple work streams and aggressive deadlines.

Managing complex implementations and project budgets.

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Group Problem Solving, Operating Systems Management, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-08-02

Base Pay Range: $131,900/yr. - $188,600/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary .

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TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.

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