Enterprise Systems Manager

<strong>Role&nbsp;</strong><br> The ERP Solutions Manager is responsible for the strategy, planning, architecture, design, and operations of the organisation&rsquo;s Workday suite of products. This includes Workday HCM (Recruiting, Payroll, Time Tracking, Talent and Learning Management), Finance, and Adaptive Planning.<br><br> This role requires a strategic leader with hands-on expertise across key Workday modules who can oversee the broader Workday initiative, ensuring best-of-breed architectures, governance frameworks, and implementation practices are applied across all business units. The ERP Solutions Manager will drive continuous improvement, scalability, and successful outcomes in all Workday-related initiatives.<br><br> <strong>Position Scope</strong><br> This is a senior leadership role at the centre of the organisation&rsquo;s ERP strategy. The ERP Solutions Manager will shape how Workday enables business transformation, ensuring the platform continues to evolve as a reliable, scalable, and future-ready system.<br><br> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> <strong>Strategic Oversight &amp; Architecture</strong><br> <ul> <li>Serve as the functional and technical owner of the Workday suite (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, etc.).</li> <li>Define and maintain the strategic roadmap for Workday, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and enterprise architecture standards.</li> <li>Establish and enforce best-practice architectural designs, integrations, and data models within the platform.</li> </ul> <strong>Governance &amp; Compliance</strong><br> <ul> <li>Develop and lead governance processes across configuration, release management, security, access controls, and change management.</li> <li>Ensure ERP data and systems comply with regulatory requirements and internal controls.</li> </ul> <strong>Business Partnership &amp; Advisory</strong><br> <ul> <li>Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, HR, Technology, and other business functions, translating requirements into scalable Workday solutions.</li> <li>Drive process optimisation, automation opportunities, and adoption of Workday capabilities.</li> </ul> <strong>Team Leadership &amp; Vendor Management</strong><br> <ul> <li>Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of Workday specialists.</li> <li>Manage vendor partnerships, ensuring contract compliance and service excellence.</li> <li>Build a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on innovation and delivery.</li> </ul> <strong>Skills/Experience Required</strong><br> <ul> <li>7+ years of ERP management experience, including 5+ years with the Workday suite.</li> <li>In-depth expertise across Workday modules (HCM, Finance, Payroll) and integration tools (Workday Studio, EIB, Workday Web Services).</li> <li>Strong background in enterprise architecture and ERP governance frameworks.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale ERP projects on time and within budget.</li> <li>Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.</li> <li>Proven leadership experience managing ERP functional and/or technical teams.</li> </ul> <strong>Preferred</strong><br> <ul> <li>Workday Pro certification or equivalent partner training.</li> <li>Experience in large, complex or multi-entity environments.</li> <li>Familiarity with agile delivery and modern DevOps practices.</li> </ul> Able to work in Australia, ready to learn more about this? Or perhaps this isn&rsquo;t the job for you and you like the sound of my style, get in touch with Dale Vardy|&nbsp;dale@blackroc.co&nbsp;|&nbsp;0493 330 090<br><br> <div>At BLACKROC Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out to the above-mentioned BLACKROC Consultant.</div>