Workday Finance Erp Systems Manager at International Justice Mission (IJM) – United States REMOTE POSSIBLE HYBRID
Recruiter: International Justice Mission (IJM)
About International Justice Mission (IJM)
International Justice Mission (IJM) is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.
Job Summary
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within International Justice Mission (IJM)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.
Full Job Description
Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJMs Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Global Manager, Workday and Financial Systems. The Global Manager, Finance Systems is responsible for leading technical side of IJM’s finance systems initiatives, including those related to Workday, Adaptive Planning, QuickBooks, M-files, SmartSheet and other relevant systems. The role will lead the design and implementation of these systems working closely with functional SMEs and HR and IT technical support. This role is responsible for managing the Finance components of the Workday system. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of Workday, including being WorkdayPro certified on the Finance side of the system. This work involves implementing functionality to support the IJM Finance function and troubleshooting and resolving complex support issues. This work will be completed within the ecosystem of Workday which includes the Workday HCM team and the Workday Platform team, requiring close collaboration with those teams. This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area OR remote for non-local candidates. It reports to the Global Director, Treasury and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US. Responsibilities Networking & Partnership: Develop networks with other customers within relevant communities to leverage best practices for IJM. Direct the work of external consultants as needed. Partner with Finance, HR teams and GTS to define and refine requirements for new features and enhancements. Partner with project leaders in the business to effectively plan and execute projects from discovery through post-go-live phases. Complex Projects: Working with a user base distributed across the Globe, support requirements gathering, technical documentation, execution of technical work, and vendor estimates. Plan technical timelines and scopes of large projects. Lead execution of successful testing and ensure business sponsor sign-off on requirements and testing. Handles complex Workday tickets and supports IT analyst with regular tickets Communication: Direct release communications to core team members and stakeholders. Advise and partner with business partners for training and communications to end users on new features, upgrades, and enhancements. Training and Development: Be a coach and mentor to other team members Onboard and coordinate continuous training of super users and other users. Support the production of training materials for the entire user base Continuously learn to ensure Workday skills remain current and support the up-skilling of all team members Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC): Deliver software solutions following industry-standard SDLC: gather requirements, system configuration, test and UAT, deployment, and support. Support thorough requirements gathering. Oversee and ensure testing of all requirements and scenarios. Understand and deploy Agile methods when appropriate.Qualifications: Education &Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, FIN, Information Systems, Computer Science, related field or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification; 7+ years professional work experience including 3+ years of leadership experience; 5+ years of Finance systems experience, including new module implementation, project management, issue management, communication, and change management (Prior experience with global system support and deployment a plus); 3+ years Workday Financials configuration and requirements gathering experience strongly preferred Workday ProCertified – or willingness to obtain certification required Technical Competencies: Experience leading technical projects required Experience writing UAT criteria or scripts for technical system requirements High proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools preferred Experience with Workday required Non-Technical Competencies: Eager commitment to IJMs Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, analyze, and explain complex and abstract problems Demonstrated ability to manage multiple or competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to manage cross-cultural relationships Demonstrated ability to lead peers in completion of projects or strategic initiatives Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document. *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area Retirement benefit options Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation Robust staff care resources IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, were committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is Gods work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. Thats why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. #LI-RG1 #LI-Remote International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. Learn more about our work at ijm.org Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJMs Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.
Key Details
- Job Title: Workday Finance ERP Systems Manager
- Grade: N/A
- Location: District, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
- Department: International Justice Mission (IJM)
- Contract Type: Professional Staff
- Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually
Qualifications
- Not specified in the official posting
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
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- s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
