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Director, Workday Student

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
2323 Ross Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Workday Student forour Consulting practice. Responsibilities: Serve as the strategic lead on large-scale Workday Student implementations, overseeing end-to-end delivery, including roadmap development, solution architecture, deployment, testing, and change management for higher education clients Advise university leadership on enterprise transformation strategies that align Workday Student capabilities with institutional goals related to student success, academic operations, and enrollment management Guide institutions through the redesign and optimization of student lifecycle processes, including admissions, academic records, advising, curriculum management, financial aid, and student accounts Lead multidisciplinary teams across KPMG and client organizations, ensuring alignment of functional, technical, and operational priorities throughout the program lifecycle Provide oversight and quality assurance for Workday Student engagements, including risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and performance metrics Foster client relationships and executive-level engagement with provosts, registrars, CIOs, and enrollment leaders, establishing KPMG as a trusted advisor in the higher education sector Drive market development and growth strategy for the Workday Student practice, including new business development, RFP responses, and go-to-market initiatives in collaboration with industry and solution leaders Mentor and develop talent across the practice, building team capabilities in higher ed delivery, change enablement, and Workday Student subject matter expertise while managing projects in alignment with KPMG's engagement standards, including scope, budget, and client satisfaction Qualifications: A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in higher education administration, with leadership roles in student services, academic operations, or university transformation; 5 years of experience implementing or optimizing Workday Student, with multiple full lifecycle deployments highly preferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field strongly preferred Deep functional knowledge of student information systems (SIS) and their integration with academic and administrative departments, including areas such as enrollment, curriculum, advising, student finance, and analytics Proven ability to lead large, complex ERP programs with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in higher education institutions Active Workday Student certification and/or similar student information system platform (e.g. Banner, Peoplesoft Campus) (or ability to obtain Workday Student certification within 3 months of hire) Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder alignment Strong familiarity with the regulatory, operational, and mission-driven aspects of colleges and universities Ability to travel as required Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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