Senior Workday Transformation Consultant – Research Administration (Limited-term)

This role will serve as a key expert in the implementation and optimization of the Workday Grants module, ensuring all processes, configurations, and integrations align with the complex requirements of research grant management.
Leverage deep operational knowledge of research grants to design, configure, and enhance Workday processes for grant applications, post-award management, financial reporting, costing allocations, effort certification, compliance, and tracking.
Partner with Workday Reporting Leadership to design and implement tailored reporting solutions that provide critical insights for grant managers, financial officers, and research teams.
Collaborate with the technical team, Workday Research Architect, and Project Leadership to strategize and manage the integration of Workday with external systems supporting research administration and financial management, ensuring accurate data flow and system interoperability.
Work closely with the Organizational Transformation Leader, Project Director, and key stakeholders to ensure Workday's configuration aligns with organizational goals and promotes a smooth transformation across multiple functions.
Guide the team in customizing Workday modules to meet the specific needs of research administration, focusing on grants tracking, compliance monitoring, financial stewardship, and user adoption.
Provide an unbiased, enterprise-wide view of Workday configurations to ensure cross-functional alignment and consistent value delivery across the organization.
Leverage lessons learned from previous successful Workday implementations, particularly in the research and grants domain, to guide the project team in following industry best practices.
Actively participate in PMO, Executive, and Sponsor meetings, providing regular updates on transformation progress, particularly as it relates to research administration, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Own the documentation of current state of the Research Institutes process and strategic envisioning of future state.


This role demands a high level of expertise and leadership in Workday transformation, with a particular emphasis on the complex requirements of research administration

  

Required Education and Experience
7+ years experience in multiple Workday implementations with a strong focus on Research Grants Administration, including expertise in configuring grants modules and integrating systems. In-depth understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of research grant administration, from pre-award to post-award, financial management, compliance, and reporting. Demonstrated experience in creating customized reports within Workday for grants-specific metrics, financial tracking, and compliance reporting. Strong experience with Workday integrations, particularly related to research and grants management, ensuring seamless data flow across external systems. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, guide cross-functional teams, and drive complex transformations in high-pressure environments. Experience in configuring Workday security frameworks, with a focus on compliance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and institutional policies. Proven ability to offer an enterprise-wide perspective on Workday configurations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering impactful organizational change.

Required Credentials
Required Workday certifications in relevant areas, including Grants, Financials, and Integrations.

Preferred

Compensation Range

$157,290.00 - $235,936.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

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