Senior Workday Security and Administration Lead

Job Description

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team in Automated Driving, Energy & Materials, Human-Centered AI, Human-Interactive Driving, Large Behavior Models, and Robotics.

We’re looking for a Senior Workday Security and Administration Lead to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of a scalable, compliant Workday security model. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure strong governance practices, effective change control, and alignment with business priorities.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in Workday administration and security, a solid understanding of integrations and data governance, and the ability to translate complex business and technical needs into practical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence system strategy, strengthen compliance, and improve Workday functionality across the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a scalable, compliant Workday security model with current standard processes.

Lead all aspects of daily Workday security operations, including tickets and access requests.

Lead security improvements and strategic project work in collaboration with key business stakeholders.

Partner with legal, compliance, and data privacy teams to implement proactive access governance policies and practices.

Serve as the Release Manager, leading sprint planning and delivery within an agile SDLC framework.

Partner with People & Finance leadership to advise on system capabilities, technology innovation, and long-term roadmap planning.

Align system updates and improvements with business priorities, HR & Finance strategy, and regulatory needs.

Ensure consistency in release governance and change control processes.

Lead improvements in user experience through automation and system integration.

Triage business team needs in all things Workday.

Support internal and external SOX audits and ensure ongoing compliance.Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or related field.

5+ years of hands-on Workday administration and security experience.

Knowledge of Workday security frameworks, business process framework, calculated fields, configurable security, advanced reporting, and standard processes.

Good communication skills and experience in business-facing roles.

Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality work within deadlines.

Confident, collaborative, and capable of pushing back when needed.

Ability to capture technical and business requirements and translate into action plans.

Experience with integrations, security, SSO/MSA, and global security models.Bonus Qualifications

Workday Certifications preferred.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $148,000and $222,000/year for California-based roles. Base pay offered will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, business or organizational needs, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. TRI offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave), and an annual cash bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Full-time