ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development
We are currently seeking a Head of Technology (Workday) to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON. In this role, you will lead the product strategy, roadmap, and evolution of our Workday ecosystem, ensuring the platform delivers measurable business value, scales with organizational growth, and supports an exceptional employee experience.
You will partner closely with Senior HR, IT, and business stakeholders to define and execute a clear product vision, balancing innovation, compliance, and operational excellence across the Workday platform.
What You Will Be Doing
Owning and executing the product strategy and roadmap for the Workday platform, aligning priorities with business objectives and enterprise HR technology strategy
Partnering with senior HR and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities where Workday capabilities can address business challenges and enhance the employee and manager experience
Leading cross-functional teams (HR, IT, vendors, and delivery partners) to design, develop, and launch new Workday functionality and enhancements
Translating business needs into clear product requirements, epics, and roadmaps while managing trade-offs across scope, timeline, and resources
Ensuring SOX compliance, data integrity, and adherence to IT Change Control processes across all Workday-related initiatives
Driving and supporting business cases to secure funding for Workday and HR technology programs
Providing strategic recommendations on new technologies, Workday features, and integrations to improve platform effectiveness and scalability
Supporting acquisition activity by ensuring newly acquired companies are efficiently and effectively integrated into the Workday ecosystem
Managing and prioritizing product backlogs and demand, ensuring work is sequenced in line with stakeholder objectives and resource capacity
Mentoring and guiding product and HR technology team members, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Staying current on Workday releases, industry trends, and emerging HR technologies to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions
Your Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in product management or platform ownership, with a proven track record of delivering complex enterprise solutions
Hands-on experience leading the design, development, and ongoing evolution of Workday within a large, global, complex organization
Strong ability to partner with HR leaders to deliver data-driven, customer-focused solutions
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a matrixed environment
Experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, including prioritization, planning, and coordination across teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic vision and execution detail
Exceptional communication skills, with comfort engaging senior executives and translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Ability to be in Dublin, Ireland office 3 days a week.
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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.
Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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