IDEA Public Schools
Director of ERP Applications - (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Director of ERP Applications (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools is hiring an experienced leader to manage our Workday ERP platform.
Mission The Director of Workday ERP Applications is responsible for the operational management of the Workday platforms. This role oversees system upgrades, security, reporting, integrations, documentation, user support, disaster recovery, and system uptime.
Location & Travel This is a full‑time position (remote/on‑site) based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel expectations: up to 10% during the busiest times of year for conferences, trainings, and team step‑backs.
Supervisory Responsibilities Oversee a team of 4‑5 managers, administrators, and developers.
Essential Duties
Lead planning and execution of Workday bi‑annual releases and feature adoption.
Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of new functionality across HCM and Financials.
Manage Workday security roles, domain, and business‑process security policies.
Ensure compliance with internal audit and external regulatory requirements.
Oversee development of Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics.
Oversee all ERP integrations.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain comprehensive documentation of Workday configurations, integrations, and business processes.
Lead Workday support operations including issue resolution, service requests, and user assistance.
Monitor SLAs and user satisfaction metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain Workday disaster recovery plans and procedures.
Oversee system performance and uptime, ensuring availability meets or exceeds SLAs.
Coordinate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure business continuity and failover readiness.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Make strategic decisions using data and trends to drive decisions that impact multiple teams.
Manage work and teams by leading cross‑functional coordination and optimizing resource use.
Grow self and others by assessing development needs and designing learning opportunities.
Build a culture of trust and transparency, encouraging open communication.
Communicate deliberately, leading inclusive discussions and ensuring all voices are heard.
Additional Skills
Modern data integration
Application security
Data reporting
Communication
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Customer/Client focus
Business process management
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably information systems or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience administering ERP systems.
5+ years of experience managing ERP system integrations.
5+ years of experience managing enterprise data reporting.
5+ years of experience with ERP configuration and support.
Physical Requirements
Primarily sedentary position.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
What We Offer Salaries for this role typically range from $98,200 to $115,900, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans; disability, life insurance; parenting benefits; flexible spending account options; generous vacation time; referral bonuses; professional development; and a 403(b) plan. For more information about our benefits, visit
https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ . IDEA may offer a relocation stipend if applicable.
Learn more about IDEA’s core values at
https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values .
Employment Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Education Administration Programs
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Mission The Director of Workday ERP Applications is responsible for the operational management of the Workday platforms. This role oversees system upgrades, security, reporting, integrations, documentation, user support, disaster recovery, and system uptime.
Location & Travel This is a full‑time position (remote/on‑site) based in Texas, with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.
Travel expectations: up to 10% during the busiest times of year for conferences, trainings, and team step‑backs.
Supervisory Responsibilities Oversee a team of 4‑5 managers, administrators, and developers.
Essential Duties
Lead planning and execution of Workday bi‑annual releases and feature adoption.
Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of new functionality across HCM and Financials.
Manage Workday security roles, domain, and business‑process security policies.
Ensure compliance with internal audit and external regulatory requirements.
Oversee development of Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics.
Oversee all ERP integrations.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to stakeholders.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain comprehensive documentation of Workday configurations, integrations, and business processes.
Lead Workday support operations including issue resolution, service requests, and user assistance.
Monitor SLAs and user satisfaction metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain Workday disaster recovery plans and procedures.
Oversee system performance and uptime, ensuring availability meets or exceeds SLAs.
Coordinate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure business continuity and failover readiness.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Make strategic decisions using data and trends to drive decisions that impact multiple teams.
Manage work and teams by leading cross‑functional coordination and optimizing resource use.
Grow self and others by assessing development needs and designing learning opportunities.
Build a culture of trust and transparency, encouraging open communication.
Communicate deliberately, leading inclusive discussions and ensuring all voices are heard.
Additional Skills
Modern data integration
Application security
Data reporting
Communication
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Customer/Client focus
Business process management
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required (preferably information systems or related field) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience administering ERP systems.
5+ years of experience managing ERP system integrations.
5+ years of experience managing enterprise data reporting.
5+ years of experience with ERP configuration and support.
Physical Requirements
Primarily sedentary position.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
What We Offer Salaries for this role typically range from $98,200 to $115,900, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans; disability, life insurance; parenting benefits; flexible spending account options; generous vacation time; referral bonuses; professional development; and a 403(b) plan. For more information about our benefits, visit
https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/ . IDEA may offer a relocation stipend if applicable.
Learn more about IDEA’s core values at
https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values .
Employment Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industry: Education Administration Programs
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IDEA Public Schools by 2x.
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