IT HCM Technical Developer Lead (Workday)

<p><strong>Hybrid | New Jersey, USA</strong></p><p> <strong>Contract Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>IT HCM Technical Developer Lead (Workday)</strong> to support the Enterprise Applications team within a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of Workday HCM integrations and enterprise integration solutions, while helping to drive automation and AI-enabled capabilities across the business.</p><p>The successful candidate will serve as the technical lead for Workday initiatives, providing architectural guidance, mentoring technical resources, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of Workday integrations and technical solutions.</li><li>Act as the technical lead across Workday initiatives, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.</li><li>Provide architectural guidance across Workday Integrations, Workday Extend, APIs, Orchestrate, and AI-enabled solutions.</li><li>Lead and mentor Workday developers and integration consultants, providing code reviews and technical oversight.</li><li>Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.</li><li>Establish technical standards, governance processes, and best practices across the Workday platform.</li><li>Oversee integration development using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, XSLT, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and related technologies.</li><li>Drive adoption of Workday Extend, Workday AI/Illuminate, and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage technical deliverables, project timelines, dependencies, risks, and production support activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data governance requirements.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex integration and platform issues, performing root cause analysis and long-term remediation.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate new Workday capabilities and platform enhancements.</li></ul><p>Required Experience & Skills</p><ul><li>10+ years of HCM technical experience, including 8+ years specialising in Workday integrations and technical solution delivery.</li><li>Proven experience leading Workday technical teams and enterprise-scale implementations.</li><li>Deep expertise in:</li><li>Workday Studio</li><li>EIB</li><li>Core Connectors</li><li>PECI</li><li>PICOF</li><li>CCB</li><li>Workday APIs and Web Services</li><li>XSLT</li><li>Strong experience with Workday Extend, Workday Orchestrate, and custom application development.</li><li>Experience implementing and leveraging Workday AI/Illuminate capabilities and automation solutions.</li><li>Strong understanding of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and integration architecture.</li><li>Experience with enterprise middleware, cloud integrations, and API-driven architecture.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Tracking business processes.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile methodologies, JIRA, ServiceNow, and DevOps practices.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities across project delivery and support activities.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications</p><ul><li>Workday Pro Certification(s) in one or more of the following:</li><li>Workday Pro Integrations</li><li>Workday Pro Studio</li><li>Workday Pro Extend</li><li>Workday Pro Orchestrate</li><li>Workday Pro Reporting</li><li>AI/ML, Generative AI, or AI-related certifications.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled workforce solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in:</li><li>Technical Leadership</li><li>Solution Architecture</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Vendor Management</li></ul><p><br></p>