Job Details

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focuses on patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS. We accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

Position Summary

The Manager, Enterprise Apps, Workday Architect leads the Business Applications team, managing and enhancing the enterprise HR applications platform, including Workday and other integrated HR systems. This role serves as the primary liaison between IT, HRIS, and HR stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, compliance, and strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Management & Architecture

• Serve as the technical and functional lead for Workday and other HR-related applications.
• Design and maintain the HR systems architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT standards and data governance policies.
• Oversee Workday configuration, testing, and deployment across modules (HCM, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, and others).
• Manage integrations between Workday and downstream systems such as SAP, Payroll, Finance, and Identity Management platforms.
• Ensure stability, scalability, and continuous improvement of HR systems through proactive monitoring and optimization.
• Design, monitor, and troubleshoot integrations between Workday and external systems (e.g., ERP, Finance, Payroll providers, Identity Management).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, IT, and Finance stakeholders to deliver high-impact HR technology solutions.
• Primary liaison for Workday IT support, helpdesk, and enhancement requests.
• Provide functional guidance and mentorship to HRIS analysts or other team members.

Data, Reporting & Compliance

• Manage HR data governance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with data privacy and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business decisions.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper system controls and documentation.

Education Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, or Business Management (Master's degree preferred).
• 7+ years of hands‑on Workday and HR Applications IT experience.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes (Core HR, Recruiting, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and Payroll).
• Proven success in project management, system upgrades, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience integrating Workday with ERP (SAP), payroll, and identity management systems.
• Workday Pro Certification(s) in one or more modules (HCM, Compensation, Reporting, Integrations) preferred.
• Proficient in Workday Studio, EIB, and Report Writer.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of security roles, data governance, and SOX/GDPR compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $110,452 to $138,065. The total rewards package includes merit‑based salary increases, short‑term incentive plan participation, eligibility for a 401(k) plan, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible paid time off. Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, 8 hours of paid sick time upon hire, and an annual shutdown period during the last week of December.

Compliance & Legal

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.