Data Conversion & Integration Support Lead

Job Description

Position summary:

This fixed-term position is responsible for providing support for the data conversion and integration efforts of Stevens’ Workday Finance implementation project.  The Data Conversion & Integration Support Lead will report directly to the Director of Workday Solutions.  The assignment will be from February 2024 through August 15, 2025.

The Data Conversion & Integration Support Lead will be responsible for analyzing the requirements needed for data conversion, perform data conversion activities, as well as validate conversion and end-to-end testing results. They will also be responsible for the development lifecycle of all integrations for Stevens’ Financials implementation as well as the ongoing support and maintenance of these integrations through go-live in support of the Finance Systems team. Responsibilities will involve working with cross-functional project team members and Workday consultants on a consistent basis.

Corresponding responsibilities include but are not limited to systems integration development and maintenance, configuration support, and the related business process administration and security administration required to do so. Workday is a key, central system for Stevens, and as such, responsibilities of the team, including this position, span the entire Workday lifecycle including development, testing, implementation, enhancement updates, and system documentation.

The Data Conversion & Integration Support Lead will work closely with other Information Technology staff members, as well as work closely and cooperatively with members of the Stevens community, particularly those in functional areas supporting administrative financial operations. The Data Conversion & Integration Support Lead will follow best practices in systems analysis and software development methodologies to design and develop comprehensive systems enhancements, implement new functionalities, maintain systems and their integrations, as well as document specifications.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reconcile and analyze large datasets from multiple systems
• Work with functional areas to determine conversion specifications and data mapping strategies, and identify data cleansing opportunities; Supply mapped data that is complete, accurate and de-duplicated
• Assist with testing during the development of data conversion programs and before tenant loads; Troubleshoot causes of data validation errors
• Design, develop, test, and deploy Workday integrations, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Configure and optimize Workday Studio, EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and other integration tools to meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.
• Work directly with end users to resolve data issues and discrepancies
• Proactively resolve errors before data load timelines begin
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Stay abreast of Workday updates and industry best practices to recommend and implement improvements
• Collaborate with other developers and teams to integrate Workday with third-party applications and internal systems
• Document integration processes, configurations, and changes for knowledge sharing and future reference
• Develop data mapping and crosswalks between conversion and legacy system data elements, and Workday system objects
• Extract necessary data from legacy systems
• Populate the Workday Deployment Workbooks as part of the Workday Deployment process, and as additional data requirements are determined thereafter
• Manually convert certain data (including non-electronic data and certain failed conversion records
• Perform data gathering responsibilities in a timely manner as determined in Plan Stage;
• Additional duties as assigned 
  
  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
• Minimum of three years of professional experience dealing with systems analysis, integration development, and data conversion
• Proficiency with ETL (extract, transform, load) processes
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and related tools (e.g. Management Studio), with understanding of database import / export tasks
• Workday Integration Certification is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting an ERP system and enterprise applications
• Experience with modern programming languages and application development, specifically automation with Python and utilizing SOAP and Restful web services
• Proven experience as a Workday Integrations Developer, with a focus on Workday Studio and EIBs preferred
• Proficiency in web services, XML, XSLT, and other integration technologies.
• Experience with Workday Report Writing and calculated fields is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Professional experience in higher education preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both highly technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work on multiple projects / tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong self-initiation and the ability to work independently when necessary, while simultaneously being a strong team player
• Flexibility and creativity in producing solid deliverables
• Ability to flourish in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

About Information Technology:

The integration of advanced technology throughout all levels of study is ubiquitous across universities – it facilitates digital transformations and ultimately shapes the future of higher education.

At Stevens, our legacy is built on technology. The Division of Information Technology not only acknowledges but wholeheartedly supports this opportunity to drive our community's advancement in technology and innovation. In order to foster collaboration in the areas of teaching and learning, student success, research and scholarship, service and outreach, and administrative operations – we implement value-driven strategic solutions and support new technologies with enhanced security in an increasingly remote space. Along the way, the Division of Information Technology strives to meet global challenges that require us to turn inward, unveiling a shared vision of empathetic leadership, accountability, and exceptional customer-centric services that fully support and empower our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the vision and mission of Stevens.

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