Job Description

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Manager – IS Workday Release.

The Manager – IS Workday Release is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the deployment of Workday updates and enhancements across the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of Workday functionalities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient release cycles.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Workday release calendar.
• Plan and coordinate Workday update schedules, including feature enhancements, patches, and new releases.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize releases.
• Ensure alignment of release activities with business objectives and timelines.
• Communicate release plans, status, and updates to stakeholders, including HR, IT, and executive leadership.
• Provide training and support to end-users on new features and changes.
• Develop and distribute release notes and other relevant documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with Workday updates and deployments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations during the release process.
• Conduct impact analysis for new Workday releases and updates.
• Coordinate and oversee testing activities, including unit, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Work closely with QA teams to ensure the quality and stability of Workday updates.
• Manage and resolve any issues or defects identified during testing.
• Continuously review and improve release management processes and tools.
• Implement best practices and industry standards for Workday release management.
• Stay current with Workday features, updates, and industry trends.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 – 8 years of related experience required.
• 3+ years of experience managing Workday releases or similar ERP systems.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Workday functionalities and configuration.
• Experience with testing and quality assurance methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Workday certification in HCM, Financials, or other relevant modules preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools preferred.
• Prior experience in change management and organizational development preferred.

Travel: Up to 5%.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.

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