Production Readiness Manager (Performance & Deployment Success Partner)
Full time
at Workday, Inc.
in
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Posted on May 8, 2024
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Production Readiness Manager (Performance & Deployment Success Partner)
Apply remote type Flex locations IRL.Dublin.Dockline time type Full Time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-0086606 Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. About the Team Production Readiness is a proactive team within the Customer Support Organisation and our goal is to ensure the Workday product is deployed to maximise performance for our largest and most strategic customers. Envision yourself being one of the reasons Workday customers are successful! The Production Readiness Manager (PRM) is a role that combines technical expertise, project management and customer relations all in one. We are assigned to large deployments or first time in-production large volume events which qualify for Performance Testing. We advocate for the resolution of performance issues by collaborating with Product and Technology, Services, Customer Support, Performance and Scalability and other Workday teams. Additionally, the PRM is the point person for these customers and their partners to ensure a successful transition to production. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer relations, project management, technical and system performance analysis. This role requires a self-motivated professional that consistently brings a high level of dedication to projects, customers and Workday teammates along with the ability to strategically and tactically navigate the unique challenges these customers bring. About the Role- Liaison between multiple internal and external teams during deployment and post go live support.
- Capture, publish and communicate project plans and milestones.
- Establish effective methods for gathering and tracking status from customers and partners.
- Effectively utilize sound business judgment and risk avoidance techniques to coordinate team efforts to solve potential performance issues.
- Own and drive the resolution of escalated performance issues in a fast paced environment.
- Chair roundtables and workgroups to ensure close communication and collaboration with key partners.
- Champion and advocate for customers with partners.
- Identify trends which may signal the need to update or revise processes or testing approaches.
- Pilot new programs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 4+ years experience providing technical support for complex software and environment issues with a solid grasp of underlying technologies
- 4+ years experience in customer support, product support, or consulting with a special focus in ERP system performance (SaaS preferred).
- Experience with HR, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Financials or Payroll applications (preferably Workday).
Other Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to understand and successfully explain technical architecture.
- Demonstrated project management experience (participant or leader); ability to balance multiple initiatives and organize time effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills to influence, interact and collaborate with senior leaders as well as technical resources, internally and externally
- Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills both technically and functionally.
- A standout colleague that establishes relationships across organizations.
- Crisis management experience a plus.
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