Workday Platform Security Lead

Work Location(s)500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC

Work Schedule:

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At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people.

We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog hWe are seeking a Workday Security Lead to serve as the subject matter expert for Workday security, with a primary focus on HCM and related business processes.

This is an individual contributor role responsible for defining and advancing Workday security strategy, governance, and execution in close partnership with IT, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate can work effectively across organizations, translate business requirements into secure and scalable Workday solutions, and balance risk, compliance, and usability. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in highly regulated industries who understand both IT controls and business process requirements.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
* Lead the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday security, with a focus on HCM and enterprise data protection.
* Define and maintain Workday security governance, including roles, domain access, business process security, and access control frameworks.
* Partner with IT, HR, Finance, Audit, Risk, and Compliance to align security design with business and regulatory requirements.
* Translate business and functional requirements into effective Workday security solutions.
* Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and audits to identify gaps and support compliance objectives.
* Support security-related changes tied to new functionality, organizational changes, and process updates.
* Provide guidance on complex Workday security issues and maintain supporting documentation.
* Serve as a strategic advisor and Workday security SME to both business and IT stakeholders.### The Skills You Bring###

Minimum Qualifications:

* 7+ years of relevant experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant field(s) of study.###

Preferred Qualifications:

* 7 years of experience designing, configuring, and implementing Workday Security solutions.
* Strong expertise in Workday security architecture, including domain security policies, role-based security, segmented security, and business process security.
* Strong understanding of HCM processes, data, and security impacts, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
* Strong knowledge of IT controls, security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
* Experience working in highly regulated industries preferred.
* Proven ability to lead through expertise and influence in complex, cross-functional environments.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Workday Pro Security certification.#LI-Hybrid Incentive Compensation:
This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your…