Workday Release Manager (Hybrid) Location : Name Community Support Office Type Full-Time Location : Address 7902 Westpark Dr Location : City McLean Location : State/Province (Full Name) Virginia Salary Range USD $78,100.00 - USD $120,100.00 /Yr. Variable Compensation No Variable Comp  

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME Community Support Office Job ID 2025-224817 JOB OVERVIEW

The Workday Release Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic roadmap for Workday releases across the organization. This role requires a strong leader who can drive cross-functional collaboration, establish release governance standards and ensure seamless on-time deployment of Workday features and updates. Additionally, they will work closely with executive stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance and Change Management teams to ensure releases align with business objectives and optimize system performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS  Responsibilities:
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
• Release Planning & Coordination: Plan and manage the release of new features, enhancements and bug fixes across the Workday platform, including HCM, Compensation, Time, Attendance, Benefits and Payroll modules
• Release Calendar Management: Maintain a forward-looking release calendar, coordinating releases across different teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and avoid conflicts
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance and Change Management teams to define release scope and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and expectations
• Release Governance: Define and implement release governance standards, ensuring that each release meets the necessary quality and security requirements
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to releases and implement mitigation strategies to avoid disruption or delays

• Configuration Management:

• Follow Sunrise’s Information Technology General Controls and Change Management procedures to ensure changes are documented, tested and approved prior to implementation

• Maintain all tenants and gold copy, training and test environments

• Change Management and Training: Coordinate with Change Management to document the change management process, ensuring any modifications or deployments follow best practices and are communicated effectively and that all required training is developed and delivered to impacted employees

• Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and report key release metrics (KPIs) such as release frequency, deployment success rate and post-release issues

• Ensure timely delivery and resolution of any issues that arise during or after releases

• Release Documentation: Ensure all necessary release documentation, including release notes, deployment plans and rollback procedures, are maintained and up to date

• Post-Release Support: Monitor the performance of new releases and coordinate with relevant teams to address any post-release defects or improvements

• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met

• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Core Competencies: 

• Strong Workday development background with focus on HCM and Payroll modules
• Demonstrated experience in managing Workday releases with waterfall and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and Change Management Procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify issues and recommend solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

 

 

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 7 years experience in Human Capital or Financial systems management
• Workday and/or Project Management certifications preferred
• At least 5 years of software application release and project management experience
• At least 3 years of experience managing Workday projects
• At least 3 years of Workday experience with HR, Payroll and Finance; a deep understanding of Workday Human Capital Management and Financial modules is required
• Experience with OneSource Virtual, iCIMS and ServiceNow strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven experience in developing and managing release calendars, schedules and communications across different teams to coordinate releases
• Natural leader and collaborator with a proactive, customer-focused attitude and approach
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Innovative mindset with a passion for driving leading edge processes and technologies ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

 

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability PlansRetirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistant Program / Discount ProgramPaid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday payDaily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)Tuition ReimbursementIn addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

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