Manager, Technology - Finance Systems

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.   

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.   

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. 

Manager, Technology - Finance Systems

The Manager, Ttechnology - Finance Systems, works in the Technology Department and will report to the Director of Business Applications. They are responsible for strategic governance, planning, and execution activities surrounding the Workday Finance and Adaptive Systems, as well as any additional procurement tools that are implemented to support the delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They align the technology and business team’s strategies, systems analysis, and requirement definitions for key business objectives.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage knowledge of Workday’s Finance and Adaptive enterprise software to provide deep functional expertise to LA28 business partners within Finance and People teams.
• Engage in discovery around our current Workday environment and future state integrations to deliver relevant, impactful presentations, architecture designs and demonstrations illustrating how Workday’s Enterprise applications can address requirements, solve business concerns, and create value.
• Collaborate on Workday application roadmap at an enterprise level in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve the product vision and strategically aligned prioritization.
• Build close relationships with the functional teams to understand requirements to innovate, grow, improve efficiencies, address compliance requirements, complete change request and enhancement projects.
• Apply agile methodologies to manage and evaluate the Workday backlog, change requests, and enhancements and drive prioritization of items and release cycles.
• Partner with Managed Service Provider to deliver updates, changes, system migrations, and new feature implementations.
• Plan and drive Workday’s semi-annual system releases and new module implementations, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement and implement feedback loops with all stakeholders.
• Partner with department leads to develop business cases inclusive of project budgets, evaluating risk levels, legacy system impacts, stability, organizational policies and reliability.
• Apply creative solutions to design workflows and procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity. 

Background & Qualifications:

• Expertise in knowledge of Finance administrative systems including ERP, procurement, planning and reporting tools and related integrations.  

• A deep understanding of Workday Cloud-based Finance SaaS solutions   

• Experience with construction related Finance tools like CMIC or Oracle Textura a plus  

• Experience in presenting to both technical and business audiences 

• 5+ years of product management experience 

• 5+ years of product owner experience 

• 5+ years of professional experience translating customer and market needs into product deliverables and release support through the entire product life cycle 

• Ability to work under pressure and work on multiple projects 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Strong presentation skills 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Strong verbal communication skills 

• Ability to keep up with new business and technical concepts 

• Able to work with minimal supervision

 

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making

 

Position Requirements:

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• This role works onsite at the LA28 office in Los Angeles. 

• This role requires extended periods of sitting, as well as frequent use of a computer and other office equipment. 

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Workday Systems 

• Experience in sports, entertainment, construction or events preferred 

Expectations:

• Continuously upgrade skillsets and knowledge of Workday and other related platforms.
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work where applicable  
• Ability to lead by influence in an environment with complex interdependencies  
• Ability to work effectively in a close team environment, providing project management and supporting technical abilities for various projects and initiatives  
• Proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness and setting expectations with diplomacy
• A collaborative mindset: someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego 
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively  
• An excitement for the committee's mission of building the best Olympic and Paralympic Games, while thinking differently all along the way  

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law. 

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. 

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LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.