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Manager Business Systems

Progressive
Chicago, IL, USAHybridProject / Program ManagementSenior-Level$102,800 - $146,900Posted: today
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About the role

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As a manager business systems, you'll oversee support for Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation. We're hiring two leaders to join our Workday team, and these roles are designed to complement one another through shared and complementary areas of expertise. We're seeking candidates with strong functional depth in two or more modules rather than expertise across the entire suite.

Successful candidates will combine hands-on Workday knowledge with proven leadership experience and a collaborative approach to partnering with HR and technology stakeholders to deliver impactful business solutions.

This is a remote position with occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Minimum qualifications

A minimum of 9 years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements) and at least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., management role).

{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of 6 years experience in business systems (e.g., systems integration, implementing technology solutions, project management, process design and optimization, testing and troubleshooting systems, training and supporting users, ensuring compliance and security, gathering and documenting requirements) and at least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., management role).

Preferred skills

Hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience in a production environment.

Experience with a Workday implementation, module deployment, or major feature rollout.

Workday Pro, SHRM, PHR, project management, and/or other relevant professional credentials.

Functional depth in two or more of the following modules: Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or Compensation

Ability to assess Workday configuration, business process design, production issues, and downstream impacts.

Experience leading system consultants and partnering with HR, technology, and business stakeholders.

Compensation

$102,800- $146,900/year

Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care

Wellness & mental health programs

Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance

Paid time off, including volunteer time off

Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability

Parental & family leave; military leave & pay

Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups

Career development & tuition assistance

Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes &

Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

Minimum requirements

  • 9+ years in business systems with 2+ years leadership, or Bachelor's degree with 6+ years business systems and 2+ years leadership
  • Experience in systems integration, technology implementation, project management, process design, testing, training, compliance, and requirements gathering
  • Proven leadership managing teams and collaborating with HR and technology stakeholders

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