Workday Security Global Process Owner

Title: Workday Security Global Process Owner

Career: E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to take charge and make a difference? As the Workday Security Global Process Owner at AstraZeneca, you'll be the pivotal force behind the management, improvement, and governance of our Workday and HR application Security Model. This is your chance to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and foster strong collaborator relationships across HR and IT. You'll be at the heart of designing and implementing strategic enhancements that keep our security model robust, efficient, and scalable to meet the ever-evolving business needs.

Accountabilities:

As the Workday Security Global Process Owner, you'll own the end-to-end management of the Workday Security model. Your responsibilities will include overseeing processes related to security access, controls, and risk mitigation. You'll proactively see opportunities for improvement, refine access protocols, and ensure all changes are thoroughly assessed for impact and benefit. Collaborate with HR teams, HR IT, and business partners to lead the design, approval, and execution of security model changes. You'll also approve all security access requests, driving continual improvement in processes to improve collabrator experience. With a focus on AI Security Governance, you'll guide access to new tools and technologies.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ownership and ongoing development of the Workday Security model and associated controls.

• Evaluating the impact of proposed changes, identifying risks and opportunities, and making recommendations for strategic enhancements.

• Leading implementation of model or process changes, partnering with HR, HR IT, and other relevant collaborators.

• Owning and approving Workday Role Security requests, ensuring both compliance and process efficiency.

• Identifying, leading, and accomplishing continuous improvement projects relating to Workday Security requests, approvals, and assignments.

• Monitoring effectiveness of security design and controls, proactively addressing emerging risks.

• Acting as the key point of contact for global process issues, audits, escalations, and collaborator queries related to Workday Security.

• Assessing HR Compliance with Security related Enterprise Data Standards

• Ensuring all Workday Security processes are well documented, communicated, and compliant with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

The successful candidate will ideally bring:

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience of Workday Security configuration and governance in a complex, global organization.

• Proven ability to analyse complex security requirements, assess risks, and design fit-for-purpose controls and access processes.

• Experience leading process improvement projects and driving operational change across multiple geographies or functions.

• Strong stakeholder management experience, particularly partnering with HR and HR IT. Ability to effectively consult with differing levels of management.

• Deep understanding of HR processes, compliance, and risk management in relation to HR technology.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to translate complex requirements into simple, actionable solutions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills—able to influence at multiple levels and navigate ambiguity.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team that supports the delivery of transformative medicines by enabling effective business operations. We're on a journey of growth and evolution—finding better ways to translate value for our business and patients. With a hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and global service towers, we're reimagining how we work. Here, innovation meets inclusivity as we drive process simplification and automation while ensuring data is at the core of everything we do. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions make a real impact on patients worldwide.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey towards innovation and excellence!

Date Posted

12-Sept-2025

Closing Date

21-Sept-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.