Workday Application Security & Controls Director
PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
- Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
- Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.
- Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.
- Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
- Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
- I promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
- Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
- Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
The Opportunity
As part of the Enterprise Application Risk - Workday Compliance and Security team you are responsible for managing and understanding Workday implementations, configurations, and optimizations of business process controls and application security. As a Director you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining impactful executive-level client relations. You play a crucial role in driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring the future leaders.
Responsibilities
- Manage and understand Workday implementations
- Set strategic direction and lead business development
- Oversee multiple projects and maintain executive-level client relations
- Drive business growth and shape client engagements
- Mentor the future leaders
- Configure and enhance business process controls
- Assure application security
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 9 years of ERP controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing experience with a minimum of 4 years of experience with Workday
What Sets You Apart
- Workday Financials or HCM certification
- Managing and understanding Workday implementations and configurations
- Identifying and addressing client needs and relationships
- Leading teams to generate a vision and establish direction
- Demonstrating business development skills and leading proposal efforts
- Managing large engagements and evaluating controls and security
- Leading client projects and understanding business and technology
- Defining resource requirements, project workflow, and budgets
- Working directly with systems integrators in Workday implementations
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
The salary range for this position is: $148,000 - $317,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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