Workday Spend/Procurement Functional Lead - Fayetteville, United States - University of Arkansas

Description

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas System

Since its inception, the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the state's 1871 flagship, land-grant research university; Arkansas's premier institution for medical education, treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture, archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.

The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities, develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60,000 students, employs over 17,000 employees, and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas, the UA System is a driving force in the state's economic, educational and cultural advancement.

Department:
Finance & Procurement

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
This position serves as the Workday Spend/Procurement Functional Lead on the Finance/Procurement Workday Support Services team. Reporting to the Finance Lead, the Spend Functional Lead will provide overall leadership and subject matter expertise in the implementation of the Finance business processes related to procurement, inventory, expenses, suppliers, supplier accounts, and supplier contracts in scope and oversee the timely completion of projects required by the roadmap for continuous improvement.
The Spend/Procurement Functional Lead will coordinate and participate in System design workshops, assist in the enhancement/innovation of business process and core financial configuration, assessing change impacts, change readiness and supporting institutions. This position is responsible for overall management of the Spend/Procurement functional team and will coordinate their work with the work of other team members/leaders.
The Spend/Procurement Functional Lead will complete hands-on functional and technical project activities and provide guidance to System resources for the Finance functional areas in scope. This position will demonstrate and explain key product features, document requirements and design, provide knowledge transfer to the project team and campuses, configure the corresponding functionality and assist in testing and support the roll-out. This position will also recommend solutions to System requirements, manage the design of cross-application solutions and escalate issues/risks.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
* The educational equivalent of Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
* At least three years of experience within the area of finance and/or procurement
* At least one year of supervisory experience
* Must be able to work collaboratively and remotely with quarterly travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:

Workday Finance Experience
* Educational equivalent of Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
* Significant experience assessing, revising, implementing and supporting business processes related to finance and/or procurement
* Experience with change management related to finance/procurement ERP systems or other large enterprise system deployments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Knowledge of the process being transformed and an understanding of how the process/system integrates with other processes and initiatives
* Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills
* Strong organizational and task management skills
* Solid analytical skills
* Effective management and team skills
* Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
* Ability to structure work efficiently
* Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes

Salary Information:

$80,000 – $90,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Additional Information:
Applicable equivalencies may be considered

Recruitment Contact Information:

Amy Ludwig
Director of Workday Finance

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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