Workday Principal Data Consultant

Collaborative Solutions, LLC; Sydney; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant’s Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Workday HCM or Financial Management. You will guide clients through transformation, implementation and operation phases of Workday projects across multiple customers, with world-class training and mentorship.

Responsibilities include acting as the data expert, designing migrations using iLoad, EIB, and other tools, creating data-tracking reports, ETL scripting, data validation, and supporting clients through all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/MIS or related field.
• 3-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience.
• 3-5 years Workday experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Workday Data expert with design, configuration, testing, and implementation for HCM and Finance.
• Guide clients through data extract, cleansing, and migration from tenant to tenant.
• Create ETL scripts and data transformation strategies; support data validation and loading into Workday.

Skills

ERP Data Conversion

Workday Experience

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / MIS

Tools

iLoad

EIB

Object Transporter

Advanced Load

Migration Recipe

Job description

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 FinancePartner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projectsUse Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrationsDesign and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful informationUtilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads, EIB, and Advance LoadGuide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and securityCreate ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client dataSupport the validation of data loaded into WorkdayRegularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solutionPerform 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 projectWillingness 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 organizationSkills & Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field3-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience3-5 years Workday experience highly desiredExperience with data conversion, data mining, and data loadingAdvanced experience of ExcelStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSuperior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skillsExceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organizationStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to work well individually as well as in a team environment#LI-RemoteWhy choose Cognizant:Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideasOpportunity to do great workOutreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spiritLearning opportunities to help current needs and advancementGlobal operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia PacificAn abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needsCognizant 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.