Director- Adaptive Optimization and Implementation Leader

Title: Director- Adaptive Optimization and Implementation Leader

Location: US-GA-Georgia-Virtual

Full time

Job Description:

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

Strada’s Global Advisory practice partners with clients to unlock the full value of their HR transformation initiatives. Our integrated approach emphasizes a series of key capabilities to address complex business challenges with a focus on people, process, and performance.

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and people-centric Senior Consultant to lead and support multifaceted client engagements. This role spans both advisory and execution work: from designing future-state HR operating models and process improvements to crafting stakeholder engagement strategies and managing organizational change. The ideal candidate will bring a balanced blend of HR transformation expertise and deep change management experience to help clients realize tangible business outcomes and lasting adoption.

Adaptive Planning Implementation Leader

We are seeking an experienced Adaptive Planning Optimization Implementation Leader to oversee the successful delivery of Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. You will lead the hands‑on execution of deployments and guide a 15‑person global team, coordinating delivery across multiple geographies. This strategic role demands not only technical prowess but also strong FP&A domain understanding and leadership capabilities.

The Role

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead work related to Optimization and AMS support for Adaptive Planning (FP&A, workforce, operational models) using Strada's proven methodology.
• Direct and mentor a global implementation team (~15 members) across multiple time zones, ensuring high-quality execution and professional development.

Hands-On Technical Oversight

• Actively engage in configuration of planning models, scenario planning, dashboards, integrations, reporting, testing, and post-go-live support.
• Apply best practices and accelerate outcomes using Strada’s pre-configured methodologies 
• Ability to conduct Tenant Assessments and Model reviews
• Assist with Financial oversight of clients contracts including invoice and AR management

Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations

• Translate complex financial planning and analysis business requirements into scalable, optimized Workday Adaptive Planning solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor for clients, understanding their business goals and aligning deployment to support strategic outcomes.
• Manage expectations, anticipate risks, and drive high client satisfaction and adoption.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manages team workload and assignments for AMS and Optimization Projects
• Ensure delivery meets quality standards, is within budget, and provides measurable ROI.
• Train and mentor consultants in Strada’s Adaptive Planning approach.
• Contribute to the refinement of internal methodologies, tools, and accelerators.

The Requirements:

• 8 to 10 plus years of work experience in FP&A, Accounting or Adaptive Deployments
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on implementation experience with Workday Adaptive Planning
• Demonstrated capability in managing global teams of around 15 professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Skilled in configuration, scenario modeling, dashboards, reporting, and system integrations within Adaptive Planning.
• Proven track record managing client relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
• Up to 15% travel
• Workday Adaptive Planning Certification (required)
• Workday Financials Certification (preferred)
• Workday Project Manager Certification (preferred)
• This opportunity does not offer sponsorship
• Adaptive Planning certification is a requirement of the role.  Candidates must hold and maintain applicable certifications

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

· Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.

· Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.

· Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.

· Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.

· Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum:

$125,230.00 - $232,570.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Stradabusiness units.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.