Head of Workday Technology
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We are currently seeking a Head of Technology (Workday) to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. In this role, you will lead the product strategy, roadmap, and evolution of our Workday ecosystem, ensuring the platform delivers measurable business value, scales with organizational growth, and supports an exceptional employee experience.
You will partner closely with Senior HR, IT, and business stakeholders to define and execute a clear product vision, balancing innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across the Workday platform.
What You Will Be Doing
Owning and executing the product strategy and roadmap for the Workday platform, aligning priorities with business objectives and enterprise HR technology strategy
Partnering with senior HR and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities where Workday capabilities can address business challenges and enhance the employee and manager experience
Leading cross-functional teams (HR, IT, vendors, and delivery partners) to design, develop, and launch new Workday functionality and enhancements
Translating business needs into clear product requirements, epics, and roadmaps while managing trade-offs across scope, timeline, and resources
Ensuring SOX compliance, data integrity, and adherence to IT Change Control processes across all Workday-related initiatives
Driving and supporting business cases to secure funding for Workday and HR technology programs
Providing strategic recommendations on new technologies, Workday features, and integrations to improve platform effectiveness and scalability
Supporting acquisition activity by ensuring newly acquired companies are efficiently and effectively integrated into the Workday ecosystem
Managing and prioritizing product backlogs and demand, ensuring work is sequenced in line with stakeholder objectives and resource capacity
Mentoring and guiding product and HR technology team members, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Staying current on Workday releases, industry trends, and emerging HR technologies to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in product management or platform ownership, with a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions
Hands-on experience leading the design, development, and ongoing evolution of Workday within a large, global, complex organization
Strong ability to partner with HR leaders to deliver data-driven, customer-focused solutions
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a matrixed environment
Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, including prioritization, planning, and coordination across teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic vision and execution detail
Exceptional communication skills, with comfort engaging senior executives and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Based in Ireland, UK, Spain, Portugal, or Poland
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here
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Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.
We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.
