Workday Digital Manager of Internal Operations

The Opportunity

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. 

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

Position Summary

Business Unit Operations & Strategic Initiatives Lead
The Business Unit Operations & Strategic Initiatives Lead will support their Business Unit’s strategic growth and financial health as a trusted advisor on their Business Unit team. They will be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the Business Unit’s growth strategy and processes that drive financial and operational performance tied to the primary goals of grow revenue, grow margin, and grow people. They also will be responsible for overall support needs of the Workday Business Unit Leader, including prioritized special projects and written and verbal communications to advance business priorities.

This individual will report into the Business Unit Leader and will work closely with stakeholders across the Business Unit leadership team and Digital Finance and Operations. They must have strong aptitude for building trust, communicating initiatives, driving results, and prioritizing competing priorities.
What’s in it for you?
• Opportunity to participate in the development and execution of the Business Unit’s strategy for growth
• Visibility into Business Unit financials and operations
• Opportunity to make a material impact to operational, financial, and people metrics within Business Unit
• Ability to learn about multiple areas of the Business Unit through special projects, as assigned

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Business Unit Operations & Strategic Initiatives Lead will be responsible for the following:

Business Unit Operations

• Finance & Operations: Partner closely with Digital Finance and Operations implementing appropriate strategies within the Business Unit to strengthen business unit health in revenue, margin and people and proactively identify practice risks along with mitigation strategies. In addition, work with Digital Finance and Operations on identifying proactive methods for communicating key metrics to business stakeholders to drive financial and operational excellence in the Business Unit. Support industry leaders efforts as needed.
• Leadership Support:  Provide proactive and strategic support to the Business Unit Lead, including develop executive-level reporting and analysis, and prepare materials for executive level presentations including PowerPoints and talking points.
• Business Unit Communications: Establish and provide ongoing management and oversight for internal communication structures (e.g. monthly all call, monthly newsletter, industry leaders’ calls, and other business unit meetings) to help foster a collaborative internal culture

Strategy

• Strategic Plan: Participate in the refresh of the Business Unit strategy annually, facilitating the process across multiple stages as needed and connecting to broader Digital, Industry, and Enterprise objectives

Special Projects

• Special Projects: Manage partnerships within the Business Unit to advance priorities across a variety of initiatives that evolve over time, and assist in navigating barriers and challenges as needed

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience building trust and rapport with stakeholders and the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Understanding of and exposure to processes, tools, and practices supporting practice operations, preferably within Management Consulting or  Professional Services industries
• Analytical skillset with experience interpreting data into meaningful insights and strategies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex topics in a concise manner
• Deals well with ambiguity
• Exceptional organization skills and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work independently, extremely proactive

Posting Category

Generalist

Opportunity Type

Regular

Country

United States of America