Workday HCM Global Data Lead

Overview

In this role, you lead the global data strategy for the Workday HCM program, shaping data governance, quality, and migration across a large-scale transformation. You will partner with Enterprise Technology, People Teams, and third-party partners to enable consistent, data-driven decision making and scalable change. Your work directly supports unified processes, governance, and better insights across WPP. This is a chance to influence how people data powers a major modernization effort and AI-enabled platforms.

Pay / Benefits

• culture of creativity and belonging
• scale and opportunity
• challenging and stimulating work

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Workday HCM program data activities end-to-end
• Establish governance structures aligned with business objectives
• Partner with the Enterprise Data team on data ownership and stewardship
• Own data extraction and quality for People Technology programs
• Define and implement a reusable delivery and maintenance model for tools and processes
• Lead and mentor the data transformation team, focusing on data conversion and high-risk areas
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and optimize People Data processes
• Address data management and reporting root causes and align with JA (Payroll, CareerPathways, etc)
• Work with Enterprise Technology to deliver data solutions and ensure data integrity and security
• Participate in Data Migration RFPs and related bidding activities
• Align People Data with Job Architecture and enhance reporting on key attributes
• Support change and adoption strategies for end users

Key requirements

• Proven leadership in HR transformation and large-scale data solutions
• Strong experience with data conversion and end-user communication
• Hands-on, strategic thinker with managerial and execution skills
• Ability to build relationships across Operating Companies
• Expertise in data management and reporting technologies
• Creative problem-solving across fragmented legacy systems
• Preferred Workday HCM experience
• Knowledge of data governance best practices
• Proficiency in business process design and improvement
• Cultural awareness and commitment to diversity
• Transformation management knowledge; PROSCI or similar certifications preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills
• Track record of leading teams toward shared vision

• collaboration
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• Workday HCM
• data governance
• data migration and conversion

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