Director, Workday ERP and Financial Systems

Company: International Justice Mission
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve . The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Director, Workday ERP and Financial Systems. The Director, Workday ERP and Financial Systems is responsible for leading technical side of IJM's finance systems initiatives, including those related to Workday, Adaptive Planning, QuickBooks, M-files, SmartSheet and other relevant systems. The role will lead the design and implementation of these systems working closely with functional SMEs and HR and IT technical support. This role will be part of the Finance Systems team, will work with the Enablement Manager and other Financial System members and will report to the Vice President, Treasury and Finance Systems. This role is responsible for managing the Finance components of the Workday system. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of Workday, including being WorkdayPro certified on the Finance side of the system. This work involves implementing functionality to support the IJM Finance function and troubleshooting and resolving complex support issues. This work will be completed within the ecosystem of Workday which includes the Workday HCM team and the Workday Platform team, requiring close collaboration with those teams. This position is remote for non-local candidates OR hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area. It reports to the Vice President , Treasury and Finance Systems and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US . Responsibi lities Networking & Partnership: Develop networks with other customers within relevant communities to leverage best practices for IJM. Direct the work of external consultants as needed. Partner with Finance, HR teams and GTS to define and refine requirements for new features and enhancements. Partner with project leaders in the business to effectively plan and execute projects from discovery through post-go-live phases. Complex Projects: Working with a user base distributed across the Globe, support requirements gathering, technical documentation, execution of technical work, and vendor estimates. Plan technical timelines and scopes of large projects. Lead execution of successful testing and ensure business sponsor sign-off on requirements and testing. Handles complex Workday tickets and supports IT analyst with regular tickets Communication : Collaborating with the Enablement Manager, create project-specific communications as needed Handle critical issue escalation and management. Direct release communications to core team members and stakeholders. Advise and partner with business partners for training and communications to end users on new features, upgrades, and enhancements. Training and Development: Be a coach and mentor to other team members Onboard and coordinate continuous training of super users and other users. Support the production of training materials for the entire user base Continuously learn to ensure Workday skills remain current and support the up-skilling of all team members Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC): Deliver software solutions following industry-standard SDLC: gather requirements, system configuration, test and UAT, deployment, and support. Support thorough requirements gathering. Oversee and ensure testing of all requirements and scenarios. Understand and deploy Agile methods when appropriate . Please note the internal title of this role will be Director, Financial Systems Key Result Areas: Portfolio Management: Develop and manage IJM's finance systems portfolio, including Workday, Adaptive Planning, QuickBooks, M-files, Smartsheet, and treasury/banking tools. Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop and implement an IJM finance systems strategy, including KPIs and a multi-year roadmap/budget. Co-create efficient and effective technology-enabled solutions with functional SMEs and GTS technical support. Project Leadership: Lead larger system change projects, annual initiatives, and bi-annual releases, with an advanced focus on the user experience and change management. Facilitate and manage requirements gathering, backlog/request management, and sprint planning. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Supervise a team of two. Partner with business functional leads to prioritize, plan, and execute projects. Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams. Work closely with HR and GTS partners to advance Workday to serve our business objectives. Process Improvement and Innovation: Engage with business partners and power users to gather, write, and qualify requirements. Create clear requirements documentation for user acceptance, cross-functional roles, and guidance for external consultants. Use best practice change management to drive implementation success. Continue post implementation monitoring and training as needed. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in business , FIN, Information Systems, Computer Science, related field or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification; 10 years’ professional work experience including 3 years of people management experience; 5 years of Finance systems experience, including new module implementation, project management, issue management, communication, and change management (Prior experience with global system support and deployment a plus); 3 years’ Workday Financials configuration and requirements gathering experience strongly preferred Workday ProCertified - or willingness to obtain certification required Technical Competencies: Experience leading technical projects Experience writing UAT criteria or scripts for technical system requirements High proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools preferred Experience with Workday Non-Technical Competencies: Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, analyze, and explain complex and abstract problems Demonstrated ability to manage multiple or competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to lead and manage in a cross-cultural global organization Demonstrated ability to lead peers in completion of projects or strategic initiatives Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document . *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. What does IJM have to offer? Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area Retirement benefit options Paid leave starting at 23 days 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior) Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation Robust staff care resources IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. LI- RG 1 LI- Remote

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