Workday Grants Manager - US or Canada

Huron
Chicago, Toronto
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 130,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal","Time-management","Analytical","Leadership"]

A senior manager leading Workday Financials and Grants Management initiatives for clients, shaping and delivering technology solutions, mentoring junior staff, and building trusted relationships with university and hospital executives. This role focuses on implementing Workday Financials, Grants Management design, and related Payroll Accounting/ Effort Certification, with opportunities to travel and drive client outcomes.

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6 months ago

Workday Grants Manager - US or Canada

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Job Summary

A senior manager leading Workday Financials and Grants Management initiatives for clients, shaping and delivering technology solutions, mentoring junior staff, and building trusted relationships with university and hospital executives. This role focuses on implementing Workday Financials, Grants Management design, and related Payroll Accounting/ Effort Certification, with opportunities to travel and drive client outcomes.
Location: Chicago, Toronto
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead implementation and ongoing optimization of Workday Financials and Grants Management for clients, ensuring alignment with goals and milestones.
  • •Analyze requirements, write functional specifications, conduct tests, and troubleshoot issues with business users.
  • •Mentor junior staff on engagements, sharing expertise and feedback to promote growth and collaboration.
  • •Plan, shape, and deliver technology solutions that drive measurable results and align with client visions.
  • •Build credibility and relationships with senior university and hospital executives through professional delivery and communication.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 170,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years proven prior success in roles directly implementing Workday Financials
  • •5-7 years’ experience in analyzing requirements, writing functional specifications, conducting tests, troubleshooting issues and interfacing with business users
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
  • •Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • •Certification or equivalent practical experience in Workday Grants Management
Experience:5-7 yearsConsultingEnterprise software
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonalTime-managementAnalyticalLeadership
Certifications:Workday Grants Management
Tech Stack:WorkdayGrants ManagementPayroll AccountingEffort Certification

Company Brief

Huron
Huron is a global professional services firm providing consulting and advisory services across healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial sectors, focusing on strategy, operations, technology, and financial transformation.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2002
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