Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead

Job Description Summary

The Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead leads the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation, intelligent automation, and cross-functional enablement. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, driving the adoption of Workday’s emerging capabilities—including Extend, Studio, and Illuminate—to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004421 SYS - IS Workday

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Workday Illuminate/Extend Lead leads the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of Workday solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation, intelligent automation, and cross-functional enablement. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, driving the adoption of Workday’s emerging capabilities—including Extend, Studio, and Illuminate—to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions aligned with enterprise goals.

• Proven leadership in Workday Extend, Studio, EIBs, and custom integration development, including mentoring junior analysts or developers.

• Strategic understanding of Workday’s AI roadmap, intelligent agents, and automation capabilities, with the ability to translate emerging features into business value.

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML concepts, agent builders, and low-code/no-code platforms, with a focus on scalable automation and intelligent workflows.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated curiosity and thought leadership in emerging technologies, with the ability to influence digital transformation initiatives.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across HR, IT, and business functions to drive strategic outcomes.

• Comfortable leading teams in agile or iterative development environments, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder demos.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus. 5+ years of progressive Workday experience, with deep expertise in configuration, support, and solution design across multiple modules.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science or related; 5+ years progressive Workday experience with deep configuration and solution design expertise; leadership in Workday Extend, Studio, EIBs, and custom integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• leading Workday solutions
• driving AI innovation
• mentoring developers

Skills & Tools

Workday, Workday Extend, Workday Studio, Workday Illuminate

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — South Carolina, United States
• Languages: English

About Medical University of South Carolina

A medical university and health system providing patient care, education, and research. — Industry: Healthcare