Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Workday Product Manager - Grants Management
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Workday Product Manager - Grants Management
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Workday Product Manager - Grants Management
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Product Manager for Research Management (Grants Management) is responsible for the strategic planning, functional optimization, and technical oversight of the organization’s Research Management functions within the Workday platform and its integrated applications. This role serves as the product lead for Workday Endowments and Grants modules, with heavily integrated process touchpoints across HCM, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring that the platform is configured, maintained, and leveraged to meet evolving organizational requirements of Research Administration.
We are excited to join the DFCI Business Applications team as we drive critical digital transformation initiatives that power our entire organization. With cutting‑edge platforms like Workday and UKG at the core, the team is shaping the future of how business processes and technology intersect.
Location: Boston and surrounding communities. The Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner and primary application lead for the Research Management domain, building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Lead end‑to‑end solution delivery across Workday and integrated platforms by gathering requirements, analyzing current‑state processes, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications, and managing prioritization.
Design, configure, and optimize solutions within Workday and supporting systems by managing business processes, reporting, security, and integrations.
Oversee the full lifecycle of enhancement and release activities including planning, execution, testing (unit, regression, UAT), deployment, and adoption for Workday and connected systems.
Drive process improvement and technology optimization by identifying automation opportunities, reducing manual work, improving data quality, and recommending system enhancements.
Provide advanced production support and uphold governance standards by resolving tier 2/3 issues, performing root cause analysis, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring security, audit, and regulatory compliance.
Enable user success and foster team growth by developing training materials, managing user communications, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to strategy, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
7+ years of experience in Workday administration, product management, or business systems analysis.
Demonstrated success managing multiple Workday modules through implementation, enhancement, and support cycles.
Experience coordinating Workday release readiness activities, regression testing, and adoption of new functionality.
Proven ability to support and troubleshoot Workday integrations, including EIBs, Core Connectors, and Studio‑based solutions.
Familiarity with Workday Extend and its use in building custom applications within the Workday ecosystem is preferred.
Experience working in complex, matrixed environments, preferably within healthcare, higher education, or similarly regulated sectors.
Workday certifications in relevant modules strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday, including configuration, business process frameworks, custom reporting, and security model design.
Deep understanding of research administration lifecycle, including pre‑award and post‑award grant processes, sponsored project compliance, effort reporting, indirect cost recovery, and financial management of federal and non‑federal research funding.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and design enterprise solutions that balance business needs with system capabilities.
Ability to lead cross‑functional project teams, facilitate workshops, and manage stakeholder expectations through all phases of the system development lifecycle.
High proficiency with data and reporting tools, including Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, actionable deliverables for non‑technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The current range is $141,500 – $153,600.
Equal Opportunity Employment At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. No qualified applicant will be denied because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Workday Product Manager - Grants Management
role at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Product Manager for Research Management (Grants Management) is responsible for the strategic planning, functional optimization, and technical oversight of the organization’s Research Management functions within the Workday platform and its integrated applications. This role serves as the product lead for Workday Endowments and Grants modules, with heavily integrated process touchpoints across HCM, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring that the platform is configured, maintained, and leveraged to meet evolving organizational requirements of Research Administration.
We are excited to join the DFCI Business Applications team as we drive critical digital transformation initiatives that power our entire organization. With cutting‑edge platforms like Workday and UKG at the core, the team is shaping the future of how business processes and technology intersect.
Location: Boston and surrounding communities. The Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner and primary application lead for the Research Management domain, building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Lead end‑to‑end solution delivery across Workday and integrated platforms by gathering requirements, analyzing current‑state processes, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications, and managing prioritization.
Design, configure, and optimize solutions within Workday and supporting systems by managing business processes, reporting, security, and integrations.
Oversee the full lifecycle of enhancement and release activities including planning, execution, testing (unit, regression, UAT), deployment, and adoption for Workday and connected systems.
Drive process improvement and technology optimization by identifying automation opportunities, reducing manual work, improving data quality, and recommending system enhancements.
Provide advanced production support and uphold governance standards by resolving tier 2/3 issues, performing root cause analysis, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring security, audit, and regulatory compliance.
Enable user success and foster team growth by developing training materials, managing user communications, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to strategy, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
7+ years of experience in Workday administration, product management, or business systems analysis.
Demonstrated success managing multiple Workday modules through implementation, enhancement, and support cycles.
Experience coordinating Workday release readiness activities, regression testing, and adoption of new functionality.
Proven ability to support and troubleshoot Workday integrations, including EIBs, Core Connectors, and Studio‑based solutions.
Familiarity with Workday Extend and its use in building custom applications within the Workday ecosystem is preferred.
Experience working in complex, matrixed environments, preferably within healthcare, higher education, or similarly regulated sectors.
Workday certifications in relevant modules strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday, including configuration, business process frameworks, custom reporting, and security model design.
Deep understanding of research administration lifecycle, including pre‑award and post‑award grant processes, sponsored project compliance, effort reporting, indirect cost recovery, and financial management of federal and non‑federal research funding.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and design enterprise solutions that balance business needs with system capabilities.
Ability to lead cross‑functional project teams, facilitate workshops, and manage stakeholder expectations through all phases of the system development lifecycle.
High proficiency with data and reporting tools, including Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into clear, actionable deliverables for non‑technical audiences.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The current range is $141,500 – $153,600.
Equal Opportunity Employment At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. No qualified applicant will be denied because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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