Workday Specialist - London - 5-6 Months+

Octopus Computer Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consulting firm is seeking a Workday Specialist in London for a 5-6 month assignment. The role involves designing and configuring Workday modules, managing implementations, and ensuring project success through collaborative efforts with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with Workday and strong project management skills. Immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing end-to-end Workday implementations.
• Deep understanding of Workday solutions and implementation best practices.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Workday implementations

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Job description

Workday Specialist - London - 5-6 months+

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Workday Specialist.

Please find some details below:

Clearance required: BPSS
IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only

Job Description:

A Workday Specialist is responsible for designing and configuring Workday modules, implementing business rules, and customizing the system based on business needs.
You'll work in close partnership with a range of both external and internal stakeholders, to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and with seamless integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones and maintain quality standards throughout the life cycle.
• Serve as the central point of contact.
• Facilitate clear communication and manage expectations across all levels of the organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record managing end-to-end Workday implementations.
• Deep understanding of Workday solutions and implementation best practices.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

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