Workday Principal Data Consultant

Cognizant; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 140 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cognizant's Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Workday HCM or Financial Management to guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

This role suits self-starters who work across a range of customers and engage in all project phases, with world-class training and strong mentorship.

Qualificações

• 3–5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience.
• 3–5 years Workday experience desired.
• Experience with data conversion, data mining and data loading.
• Advanced experience with Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• Perform as a Workday Data expert for design, configuration, testing and implementation in HCM and Finance.
• Collaborate with team and customers to achieve project excellence in every phase.
• Utilize iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load for tenant migrations.
• Design data tracking, monitoring tools and reports with clear information.
• Translate and map data sources into conversion templates (iLoads, EIB, Advanced Load).
• Guide clients through data extract, cleansing, and tenant-to-tenant data transfer.
• Create ETL scripts to transform and load data; improve client data quality.
• Validate data loaded into Workday; support all project phases.
• Engage clients through all project phases and keep stakeholders updated.
• Take a leadership role on projects or as Delivery Lead; mentor peers.

Conhecimentos

ERP Data Conversion

HCM implementation

Workday experience

Data conversion

Data mining

Data loading

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Workday Human Capital Management or Financial Management. As a Principal Data Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of customers and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training and an incredibly supportive network of mentors.

Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, transformation consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform in the role of a Workday Data expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation for both HCM and Finance
• Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects
• Use Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrations
• Design and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information
• Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads, EIB, and Advance Load
• Guide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security
• Create ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client data
• Support the validation of data loaded into Workday
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project
• Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field
• 3-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience
• 3-5 years Workday experience highly desired
• Experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading
• Advanced experience of Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effective with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

Why Choose Cognizant

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what's possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.