Director, Workday Adaptive Planning

PwC

. Set strategic direction for Workday Adaptive Planning pursuits and shape client engagement plans .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $410,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning, financial planning, and enterprise performance management, with a strong focus on client engagement and strategic direction. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor future leaders, and drive business development through innovative solutions and market insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday Adaptive Planning SolutionsFinancial Planning And BudgetingWorkday Pro CertificationClient Engagement And Relationship ManagementBusiness Development And Market Insights

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingReportingScenario ModelingData Accuracy ImprovementsImplementation And OptimizationSolution DesignTechnical GuidanceCloud-Based Enterprise Performance Planning

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipInnovationCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Workday Adaptive PlatformEnterprise Performance Management Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Pro CertificationFinancial Management CertificationProject Management CertificationEngagement Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Performance PlanningFP&A Technology StrategyPlanning TransformationMarket InsightsClient Stakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set strategic direction for Workday Adaptive Planning pursuits and shape client engagement plans
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives across enterprise performance management programs
Advise finance and accounting leaders on planning process design, scenario modeling, and data accuracy improvements
Drive business development activities by identifying opportunities for Workday Adaptive Planning and broader planning transformation work
Oversee multiple implementation and optimization efforts from solution design through deployment support
Guide configuration of the Workday Adaptive platform and integration planning to support planning cycles and reporting needs
Develop market-facing insights and solution approaches addressing client planning challenges and platform adoption priorities
Cultivate relationships with senior client stakeholders to expand account opportunities and support long-term growth
Lead teams delivering planning solutions while mentoring future leaders and strengthening technical capabilities
Promote innovation, system-level change, and disciplined use of technology across finance transformation work

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 9 years of experience of Workday product experience
At least one of the following: a Workday Pro certification preferably Financial Management, Adaptive Planning, Project Management, or Engagement Management
Preference for a Master's or Masters of Business Administration degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, or Human Resources/Industrial Relations
Experience delivering Workday Adaptive Planning solutions
Experience leading client discussions shaping FP&A technology strategy and roadmap decisions
Experience providing technical guidance across the Adaptive product suite
Experience managing planning, budgeting, and delivery across complex client workstreams
Experience driving business development through market insights and growth opportunities
Experience developing thought leadership on cloud-based enterprise performance planning
Experience mentoring teams while balancing technical detail and executive priorities
Ability to travel up to 60%
Must not require, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth in PwC's policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Holiday pay
Vacation
Personal and family sick leave