Workday Technical Architect

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

The Workday Technical Architect will serve as a technology solution thought leader for the enterprise Workday platform. In collaboration with line of business partners in Human Resources and Finance & Accounting, they will recommend solutions and provide architectural vision that aligns with business objectives and strategies. The Architect is a highly visible role and will interface with solution vendors, all related areas of Associated Bank’s Operations & Technology department, and line of business partners to design and implement technology solutions that follow best practices, are within compliance, and meet line of business objectives.

This individual will be a technical leader on the team directing technical workflow and guiding the team to adopt principles and execute solutions according to enterprise and platform best practices.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

We can hire candidates located within the Associated Bank footprint. This includes the states of Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. 

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As a Workday Technical Architect, you will: 

• Develop the applications architecture and blueprints for the Workday enterprise platform, including guiding solution vision and strategy by providing a breakdown of complex projects, applications, and systems.
• Create and document all technical architecture design and maintain the architecture road map for the line of business.
• Provide designs and estimates for projects and evaluate incoming work requests to provide assessments of feasibility, solution development, sizing, and prioritization.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and HR lines of business on gathering business information and technical architecture requirements to create a product road map. Offering technical guidance while they discuss and decide on product changes and identifying organizational and financial impacts of the application architecture.
• Conduct reviews and analysis of needs and goals for the development and implementation of applications – including any redesign, replacement, or redevelopment efforts.
• Understand, advocate, and augment the principles of information technology strategies and current Associated Bank standards and processes.
• Consult with infrastructure, security, and application development projects to fit systems to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify the technical architecture to accommodate project needs.
• Guide/mentor PM's, BA's, SA's on current technologies used, etc.
• Analyze technology industry and market trends, key organizational strategies, business drivers, and business objectives to determine potential impact upon the line of business and recommend technology strategies that will contribute to the future success of the company.
• Anticipate future business challenges by providing innovative technology solutions and options to both IT and line of business leadership.
• Analyze current information technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering. Required

Experience

• 3-5 years Information Technology with demonstrated architect business & technology solutions to business problems involving one or more business areas with particular experience in the finance & banking industry. Required
• 6+ years Workday integration development experience and/or implementation experience in Adaptive Planning, HCM, and Financial Management. Strongly Preferred.
• 5-7 years Information Technology in the multiple IT disciplines with strong emphasis in solution development. Preferred

Certifications

• Workday Adaptive Planning certification. Preferred
• SAFe certification. Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of lif