Workday Technical Lead - Business Operations

Overview

Workday Technical Lead - Business Operations at Fan Duel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group. The role supports the organization by leading the Workday team and managing day-to-day Workday HCM and Finance operations, with a primary focus on Finance initiatives. This is a hybrid role located in Southport, CT or NYC, reporting to the VP of Strategic Initiatives.

We are seeking a Workday Technical Lead - Business Operations to join the Technology team and lead company wide projects within the Program Management Office (PMO). The role balances hands-on technical work with strategic leadership to optimize Workday for operational initiatives across HR, Finance and IT.

• Lead the Workday team and manage day-to-day operations of Workday HCM and Finance systems.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to ensure Workday is optimized to support operational initiatives.
• Focus on Finance initiatives and guide Workday strategy in a large, complex environment.
• Utilize project management methodologies to support end-to-end management from initiation through execution and reporting within the PMO framework.
• Develop and maintain project and process rigor for large, strategic projects; build relationships with subject matter experts to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.
• Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday solutions across modules such as Core HR, Core Finance, Payroll, and Talent Management.
• Drive system upgrades, process improvements, integrations, and new feature rollouts.
• Ensure data integrity, oversee audits, validation, and compliance efforts.
• Serve as primary contact for system issues, troubleshooting, and resolutions with IT and external vendors as needed.
• Develop and implement best practices and end-user training to maximize adoption and effectiveness.
• Monitor Workday updates and new functionalities; implement system improvements to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to provide leaders with actionable insights; lead IAM of Workday and related platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration of Workday with other systems and platforms within the organization.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture and strong relationships with teammates and third-party vendors.

• 8+ years of relevant professional work experience.
• Proven ability to administer and configure the Workday platform, including developing, migrating code and configuration, and managing security.
• Experience with Workday Business Process Framework (BPF).
• Leadership experience: lead and manage a Workday team, with ability to provide direction on system enhancements, module implementations, and ongoing support.
• Experience overseeing Workday configuration, testing, deployment across Core HR, Core Finance, Payroll, and Talent Management.
• Experience driving Workday-related projects (upgrades, process improvements, integrations, and feature rollouts).
• Strong data governance, audits, validation, and compliance capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with IT, HR, Finance and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Broad technical understanding of technical architecture.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience with vendor management and system implementations.
• Process management and process improvement techniques; change management skills.

• Healthcare Benefits – Start on day 1 of employment.
• Wellness Program Incentive
• 401K – Match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal)
• Company Holidays
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Discounts

The base compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000
. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Fan Duel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.