The Bank sponsors individuals for TN and H-1B transfers on a case by case basis. Please note that this position is not open to anyone on an F-1 student visa including those eligible for CPT/OPT or the Stem OPT extension. 

Overview:

May be responsible for facilitating complex projects in the Human Resources area, from proposal through post implementation. Participates in meetings with lines of business to identify their requirements in how an application, specifically Workday, looks and feels to the end user; research vendor capabilities for solution, provides feedback and refine requirements as needed. Serves as project lead to ensure test plans and specifications are completed in a timely basis and project meets established milestones. Considered Subject Matter Expert in assigned systems within 18 months of being assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

Documentation & Specification Development: Prepare and maintain detailed functional and technical specifications, test plans, test cases, and ensure accurate execution of test cases for assigned projects.

Research & Analysis: Focus on the strategy around technology and how Workday is being utilized for efficiency and productivity.   Recommend approaches for automation and use cases for Workday Extend. Conduct analysis on complex data to ensure functional design accuracy and support informed project decisions.

Mentorship: Mentor less experienced staff, providing guidance in application training, research analysis, and project methodology.

Project Leadership: Serve as the functional lead on complex projects for assigned applications, including scheduling and facilitating project team meetings and distributing documentation as needed.

Client Collaboration: Meet with business clients to discuss application changes related to enterprise-wide or business initiatives, regulatory requirements, contractual agreements, or system maintenance (BAU). Participate in design discussions, document, and deliver required functional specifications.

Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with lines of business to understand pain points and/or application requirements and provide feedback to ensure technology applications meet customer needs.  Engage with vendor or other technologists to offer options/solutions to customer.

Project Estimation: Coordinate estimates for large projects, providing timelines and project phase completion for assigned components.

Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert to consult on application impacts from enterprise-wide initiatives, including acquisitions or major product/service changes (i.e. new releases, upgrades).

Vendor & Technical Team Collaboration: Work closely with vendors and technical teams to understand project functionality and provide insights for implementation. Understand vendor roadmap, available software functionalities, integrations and formulate recommendations for implementations focusing on value to M&T.

Test Coordination: Serve as a Test Coordinator on large project initiatives, preparing test plans and scripts, managing, or executing test cases to verify changes and enhancements.

Scope Monitoring & Compliance: Monitor functional specifications and change requests to ensure projects remain within scope, meet regulatory standards, and comply with Corporate Technology standards.

Change Request Management: Ensure consistent documentation and resolution of change requests to support required products/services for business lines.

Post-Implementation Support: Manage post-implementation feedback, resolve issues, and conduct debriefs on project timelines and financials.

Technical Ownership: May serve as the technical owner or surrogate for applications, ensuring documentation adheres to security policies.

Risk & Regulatory Compliance: Understand and adhere to risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls, escalating risk-related issues as needed.

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Education and Experience Required:

Minimum of 6 years combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics experience 

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor's degree

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $82,783.41 - $137,972.36 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America