Enterprise Systems Team Lead at Fairfield University

Job Description:Please Read*For consideration please contact our search partner Ken McGovern President of KMR Executive Search LLC at or .Department: Information Technology ServicesReports To: Director Enterprise SystemsLocation: Fairfield University (Hybrid/On-site Preferred; Remote Considered)Position Summary:Fairfield University is seeking a self-driven technically proficient and hands-on Enterprise Systems Team Lead to guide our growing team of enterprise systems professionalsincluding analysts integration developers and system administratorswith a strong focus on Workday.This leader will play a key role in delivering Workday solutions across HCM Finance Payroll and Student modules while also contributing directly to the design integration and advancement of the Universitys enterprise systems architecture.As a critical member of the Enterprise Computing team the Team Lead will serve as a technical leader mentor and solutions architect driving forward the Universitys strategic goals through effective technology solutions proactive team coordination and hands-on execution. The Team Lead will also provide direct support to one or more assigned administrative or academic units acting as a hands-on technical partner to manage support needs coordinate system enhancements and align solutions with functional goals.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & StrategyServe as Technical Lead for a team of Analysts Developers and System Administrators.Engage regularly with functional leads and administrative partners to understand evolving business needs provide consultative support and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.Act as the teams technical escalation point and guide architectural decisions on integrations and configurations with a key focus on Workday.Collaborate with the Director of Enterprise Systems and functional leaders to define and execute system roadmaps that support university goals.Foster a culture of innovation collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.Technical Oversight Development & SupportProvide technical expertise peer review and guidance across the team. During high-priority initiatives or peak workloads contribute hands-on by developing complex configurations (including security) integrations business processes and advanced reports.Oversee daily operations of enterprise systems including support tickets and system changes in collaboration with the Enterprise Systems team.Provide escalation support for troubleshooting and cross-functional issues involving functionality security integrations or dependencies with other platforms.Partner with System Administrators to ensure the stability performance and security of the Workday environmentincluding reporting integrations and configuration documentation.Coordinate system updates releases integration projects and end-user training in alignment with team priorities.Monitor Workday releases assess the impact of new features and coordinate adoption strategies with the Director of Enterprise Systems PMO and other stakeholders.Stay current with Workday tools such as Workday Studio Prism Analytics Extend Journeys Adaptive Planning and Strategic Sourcing.Process Improvement & ReportingChampion the adoption of Workday best practices across the University by serving as a change agent educating stakeholders and driving user engagement and confidence in the platform.Collaborate with academic and administrative units to streamline processes translate requirements into technical designs and build reports and dashboards.Project Management & OperationsCoordinate planning execution and communication for Enterprise Systems initiatives.In collaboration with the Director of Enterprise Systems manage workload prioritization and resource allocation within the team.Track and report on team performance system uptime integration issues project milestones and change management progress against the Enterprise Systems roadmap.Assume additional responsibilities and duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional goals.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or a related technical field.5 years of Workday technical experience (HCM Finance Payroll or Student) including hands-on integration and reporting.Prior experience leading or mentoring a technical team.Expertise in Workday Studio EIBs RaaS Calculated Fields Web Services (REST/SOAP) XML XSLT and Workday Security.Demonstrated adherence to DevOps best practices including structured code development version control peer review and testing in non-production environments.Experience designing technical documentation field mappings and conducting unit/system testing.Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a Higher Education environment.Workday certifications.Familiarity with Workday Security Configuration.Experience with integrations between Workday and other Higher Education systems such as CRMs (Raisers Edge Slate) LMS (Blackboard) Data Warehouses (Snowflake) Payment Processing (Touchnet) and Payroll Processors (ADP).Working ConditionsOn-campus work preferred; hybrid and remote work arrangements considered.Occasional evening or weekend work may be required during critical project phases or system outages.Travel to the University campus Workday Rising training events or professional conferences as needed.Please Read*For consideration please contact our search partner Ken McGovern President of KMR Executive Search LLC at or .Category:ITS - AdminPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.*DisclaimerThe above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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