About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 healthcare services and products company, stands at the forefront of the global medical supply chain. With annual revenue exceeding $200 billion, we touch millions of lives daily by delivering critical pharmaceuticals, medical products, and innovative solutions that power healthcare. Our Information Technology division drives business value through cutting-edge application development and maintenance, ensuring seamless operations across our vast enterprise ecosystem. As a leader in healthcare logistics and technology, Cardinal Health invests heavily in AI and automation to transform workflows in HR, Finance, and Operations.

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer, Workday Innovation Lead position at Cardinal Health is a visionary role for a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise. Reporting to the Application Development & Maintenance team, you will serve as the AI Innovation Lead and Product Owner, spearheading the integration of generative AI, intelligent agents, and automation within the Workday platform. This nationwide remote role blends product management, innovation leadership, and developer coaching to deliver high-impact solutions. With a salary range of $123,400 - $176,300 USD per year, this position offers substantial upside for top performers driving enterprise transformation.

Why This Role Matters

In an era where AI is reshaping enterprise software, Cardinal Health seeks a player/coach to pioneer Workday enhancements using Illuminate, Extend, and Orchestrate. You'll translate business needs into intelligent workflows, ensuring responsible AI adoption that boosts efficiency and ROI across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

As Workday Innovation Lead, your impact will span strategy, execution, and adoption:

• Define and communicate a clear AI roadmap for Workday, focusing on Illuminate, Extend, and Orchestrate integrations.
• Own the full product lifecycle of AI features, from ideation and agile prioritization to delivery and continuous iteration.
• Champion experimentation with generative AI, agentic workflows, and automation in HR, Finance, and Operations domains.
• Collaborate with business leaders, developers, and end-users to gather feedback and align solutions with enterprise objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI, emphasizing transparency, bias mitigation, data privacy, and compliance.
• Drive enablement through training, documentation, and change management to boost AI literacy organization-wide.
• Define KPIs, track adoption metrics, and report on ROI and business outcomes for AI initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Cardinal Health seeks candidates with a proven track record in Workday and AI innovation. Preferred qualifications include:

• Deep familiarity with Workday ecosystem: Illuminate, Extend, Orchestrate, WD Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and AI Gateway APIs.
• Expertise in generative AI, LLMs, intelligent agents, REST/SOAP APIs, XML/JSON/XSLT, and custom AI agent development via Workday Build.
• Product ownership experience managing roadmaps, backlogs, and agile/DevOps cycles.
• Strategic mindset to align AI initiatives with enterprise goals in HR, Finance, IT, and engineering.
• Strong communication for technical and non-technical audiences, plus knowledge of responsible AI ethics.
• Background in enterprise software product management, Design Thinking, cloud architectures, and ML pipelines.

This senior-level role requires advanced knowledge to manage complex projects, applying engineering principles in a cross-functional environment.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers a premium compensation package designed for work-life balance and long-term success:

• Competitive base salary from $123,400 to $176,300 USD annually, with performance-based upside.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and prescription drug benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with generous company matching contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible remote work nationwide.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and leadership training programs.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance, and stock purchase plans.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, career progression is data-driven and opportunity-rich. As Workday Innovation Lead, you'll gain visibility with executive stakeholders, positioning yourself for advancement into Director of IT Innovation or VP of Enterprise AI roles. Our commitment to internal mobility has seen 70% of leadership promotions filled internally. Access mentorship, certifications in Workday AI and cloud technologies, and cross-functional projects to build your executive presence.

Why Join Us

Cardinal Health is more than a job—it's a platform for transformative impact in healthcare technology. Work remotely nationwide while contributing to solutions that save lives and optimize global supply chains. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and ethics, with a player/coach model that rewards hands-on leadership. Join a team where your AI expertise will redefine Workday for a $200B+ enterprise, backed by stability and growth in a booming healthcare sector.

Role FAQs

Is this role remote?

Yes, fully remote in US-Nationwide-FIELD, offering flexibility across the United States.

What Workday experience is required?

Preferred hands-on knowledge of Extend, Orchestrate, Illuminate, and AI features; developer background for peer reviews.

What's the salary range?

$123,400 - $176,300 USD per year, with potential for higher based on experience.

How does Cardinal Health support AI innovation?

Through dedicated roadmaps, governance, and resources for generative AI and agentic workflows.

What are the next steps to apply?

Submit your resume highlighting Workday and AI experience—join Cardinal Health today!