Workday Grants Lead

Company OverviewFocus on WD is a global specialist recruiter for Workday professionals, placing them in contract and permanent roles with leading consultancies and end users.
We're currently working with a Workday consultancy looking for an experienced Workday Grants Lead to join their team to support multiple projects on either a full time or part time basis.

Job Details
? Position: Workday Grants Management Lead
? Rate: $120 p/h - $150 p/h
? Duration: 6 months with potential extension
? Location: Remote, US

Role Responsibilities
? Lead the configuration, deployment, and optimization of the Workday Grants Management module to meet business objectives.
? Oversee grant financials, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance workflows.
? Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current processes, identify gaps, and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
? Serve as the primary liaison for module-related support, updates, and enhancement requests.
? Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and project management, to design, test, and deploy improvements.
? Drive system training initiatives to ensure user adoption and proficiency.
? Stay updated on Workday?s innovations and leverage them to optimize system capabilities.
? Ensure compliance with company policies and financial reporting standards while supporting audits and other governance initiatives.

Candidate Requirements
? Minimum 2?3 years of hands-on experience with Workday Grants Management or similar modules.
? Proven expertise in configuring and managing Workday solutions for grant management and financial operations.
? Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data insights into strategic actions.
? Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to drive collaboration and achieve outcomes.
? Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
? A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on delivering value through technology.
? Workday Grants Management Certification are a nice to have, but not essential.

Keywords
Workday, Grants Management, Financials, Compliance, Implementation Lead, Configuration, Budgeting, Reporting, Project Management.

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