About this role
People Engineering
People Engineering drives the strategy, delivery, and support of LSEG’s People platforms. These platforms enable capabilities across the full people experience at LSEG. Our mission is to harmonise processes, maximize efficiency through standardisation, and enhance data management to support the company’s vision.
Role Summary:
As a Workday Adaptive Manager, you will play a key role in transforming our financial planning capabilities through Workday Adaptive Planning, delivering smarter, faster, and more agile insights across the enterprise. This is an opportunity to lead innovation at scale, influence global processes, and collaborate with dynamic teams that values your expertise.
This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive strategic success.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience as a Manager or Senior Consultant with hands-on configuration and deployment of Workday Adaptive Planning.
Strong understanding of how planning drives business performance inclusive of Financial Modelling & Planning.
Advanced ability to work with complex data structures and support outcomes that will positively impact the workforce planning data architecture.
Experience with Workday Core HCM and/or Finance Modules will be highly valued.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical and communication skills for problem-solving and insight delivery.
Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
Own and prioritise requirements for optimal Adaptive Planning configuration.
Collaborate with internal teams and business stakeholders to gather and document detailed requirements for system enhancements.
Design solutions and build configuration to meet functional needs.
Drive change and continuous improvement through strong influencing skills.
Analyse release impacts and implement necessary system updates.
Plan, test, and implement configuration changes and enhancements.
Partner with test, enablement, change, and operations teams for smooth delivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across Finance, People and Corporate teams.
Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in workforce planning tooling and financially planning technologies.
Key Relationships:
To successfully deliver technology solutions, it is essential to partner closely with Finance, the People Function, WF Planners, Senior Stakeholders, and the Global Process owner. This collaboration ensures alignment across strategic priorities, operational requirements, and governance standards, enabling seamless integration and value-driven outcomes.
Technical /Professional Skills & Competencies:
Essential Skills:
5+ years deploying or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning.
Workday certification in Adaptive Planning.
Strong understanding of finance processes, principles and analytics.
Experience designing and building complex workforce planning models.
Ability to communicate business value through presentations and demos.
High judgment, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
Ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams effectively.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in business analysis techniques and full project lifecycle engagement.
Strong project management and prioritisation skills.
Desired Skills:
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles and methodologies.
Knowledge of Workday HCM and Recruitment modules.
Experience with Agile delivery.
Education/ Certifications:
Degree in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Workday Pro certifications are a plus.
Training in software development lifecycle or methodologies.
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Career Stage:
ManagerLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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Other facts
About LSEG
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.
As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions.
You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.
What you'll do
- The role involves owning and prioritizing requirements for Adaptive Planning configuration and collaborating with teams to gather detailed requirements for system enhancements. Additionally, the manager will design solutions, drive change, and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
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