Workday Engagement Manager

Cognizant; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consulting sector is seeking an Engagement Manager to lead Workday implementations for clients in the Commercial industries. The role requires expertise in ERP, particularly Workday, and involves managing projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and project profitability. This position also emphasizes leadership and mentoring within the consulting team.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial environment

Opportunity to do great work

Community outreach programs

Learning opportunities

Global operations opportunities

Affinity groups available

Qualifications

• Previous Workday experience and certification strongly preferred.
• Successful project management experience with ERP implementations.
• Knowledge of ERP, specifically HCM, Finance, and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday implementations from beginning to end.
• Manage multiple Workday product implementations.
• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns.

Skills

Project management

Workday experience

ERP knowledge

HCM knowledge

Finance knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Consulting experience

Education

Workday certification (PM, Launch)

Degree in HR, Finance or related field

Job description

The Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking an Engagement Manager with successful end-to-end medium to large ERP implementation experience in a consulting environment for our thriving EMEA Portfolio practice.As an Engagement Manager,you’llact as the face of the project, tasked with successfully leading Workday implementations from beginning to end with our clients in Commercial industries.You’llcommunicate and address any budget or resourcing constraints, while keeping in mindourcustomer’ssatisfaction, and the project’ssuccess andprofitability. This individual enjoys being a leader, manager, and mentor to others and thrives on customer, company, and team accomplishment.

Responsibilities:

Become an expert inCognizant’sCynergy(Workday)Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements, while demonstrating competency in the Workday product suite- HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.

Manage multiple Workday product implementations in the Project Manager role.

Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.

Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.

Track issues and risks, communicate status,and escalate concernsappropriately, while working with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.

Provide guidance and mentoring toother consultants.

Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW.

Present client with change ordersto address changes in scope, timeline or cost that isdifferentfromthe SOW.

Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings.

Work withWorkday’sDelivery Assurance to ensure compliance with checkpoints.

Assist in the transition of the customer from professional services to product support.

Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing theirimplementation, andidentify opportunities to position other service offerings.

Skills and Requirements:

Successful project management experience leading medium to large ERP implementations, preferably in a consulting environment.

Previous Workday experience and certification (PM, Launch) strongly preferred

Prior experience supporting Workday implementation projects for Commercial industries preferred.

Knowledgeof ERP, specifically HCM, Finance, and Payroll.

A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payrollis a plus.

Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.

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.

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Created on 30/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom