Manager, Enterprise Apps, Workday Architect

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

For more information on SMPA, visit our website  or follow us on Linked In.

The Business Applications team is part of IT and is responsible for supporting, developing, managing and enhancing the capability of enterprise applications which make up the platform that delivers SMPA’s business processes.

The Manager, Enterprise Apps, Workday Architect is responsible for partnering with HR to architect the company’s HR applications including Workday and other integrated HR platforms (e.g., benefits, time tracking, learning, and recruiting, payroll systems). This role serves as the primary liaison between IT, HRIS, and HR stakeholders, ensuring that HR applications align with enterprise architecture standards, IT compliance requirements, and business goals.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on Workday experience, a strong understanding of HR processes, and proven success in leading system enhancements, integrations, and IT data governance initiatives.

• Serve as the technical lead for Workday and other HR‑related applications.
• Design andmaintainthe HR systems architecture , ensuring alignment with enterprise IT standards and data governance policies.
• Oversee Workday configuration, testing, and deployment across modules (HCM, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, and others).
• Manage integrations between Workday and downstream systems such as SAP, Payroll, Finance, and Identity Management platforms.
• Ensure stability, scalability, and continuous improvement of HR systems through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Design,monitor, and troubleshoot integrations between Workday and external systems (e.g., ERP, Finance, Payroll providers, Identity Management).

• Partner with HR, IT, and Finance stakeholders to deliver high-impact HR technology solutions.
• Primary liaison for Workday Technical support, helpdesk, and enhancement requests.
• Provide functional guidance and mentorship to HRIS analysts or other team members.

• Manage data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy and audit requirements.
• Develop andmaintainreports, dashboards, and analytics to support business decisions.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper system controls and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, or Business Management (Master’sdegree preferred).
• 7+ years of hands‑on Workday and HR Applications IT experience
• Strong understanding of HR business processes (Core HR, Recruiting, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and Payroll).
• Proven success in project management, system upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience integrating Workday with ERP (SAP), payroll, and identity management systems.
• Workday Pro Certification(s) in one or more modules (HCM, Compensation, Reporting, Integrations) is preferred.
• Experience with Workday Extend is desired.
• Proficient in Workday Studio, EIB, and Report Writer.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Deep understanding of security roles, data governance, and SOX/ GDPR compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills.

The base salary range for this role is $110,452 to $138,065. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time‑off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a…