Senior Manager, Workday Security & Governance - Remote

Date Posted:

2025-07-30

Country:

Portugal

Location:

Full Time Remote Location, Portugal

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to assume the Senior Manager, Workday Security & Governance role within the HR organization.

The organization offers opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of a best-in-class HR Operations and Technology organization.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and analyze Workday security issues with HR business which may require functional skills in Workday business process and reporting to identify and resolve issues

• Partner with various HRT Leads and cross functional teams to gather requirements, recommend, configure, test and deliver security related configuration needed for new functionality and change requests

• Deep knowledge of Workday security configuration to recommend, streamline and simplify security roles and groups

• Execute WD Security role assignment audits, analyze results and address any issue

• Respond to all audits and ensure compliance with Workday governance model

• Create, configure, test and maintain all types of Workday security groups

• Update security groups: business process and domain security policies as needed

• Assign role and user-based security groups to users as needed

• Document all security processes as needed including any security changes and enhancements

• Provide recommendations on security updates/enhancements to drive the efficiency of security model

• Lead discussions with cross functional teams and key stakeholders as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Analytical and able to effectively apply logic to solve problems

• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently and meet deadlines, despite conflicting demands

• Ability to take accountability and resolve issues independently

• Ability to follow documented processes to ensure adherence for audit purposes

• Ability to lead projects/requests and drive to required outcome

• Must be a motivated, self-starter who is able to work independently in a high volume fast paced global environment with limited supervision and direction

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of global leadership

• Fluency in English

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Workday Security Configuration and Administration including experience with Workday Business Process/Reporting/HCM/Complex Security configuration

• Experience in a technical environment with strong ability to configure Workday

• HR/Security knowledge in a global workspace

• Experience with security and compliance audits required

• Workday Security Pro certification a plus

• Will need to be available during U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Why Join Otis?

• Be part of a global organization shaping the future of HR and mobility, with a legacy of more than 165 years of innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment that is central to Otis’ core values.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Otis, the world’s largest elevator and escalator manufacturer.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, reflecting Otis’ commitment to its people.
• Contribute to Otis’ mission to keep the world moving safely, reliably, and sustainably, and be part of a team that impacts millions of lives every day.

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