Workday HCM Senior Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Cognizant; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,071,253 - 4,299,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Outreach programs

Global operations opportunities

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Principal Consultant to lead and manage Workday project workstreams. The role involves providing expert guidance during all phases of Workday implementation, including transformation and operation.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree, five years of HCM consulting experience, and an active certification. Join Cognizant's entrepreneurial environment where your ideas matter and enjoy abundant opportunities for learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of Workday HCM consulting experience.
• Active HCM certification required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Drive decisions regarding project workstreams.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee the work of other consultants.
• Identify dependencies and support project interplay.

Skills

Workday HCM consulting

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday modules (Core Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits)

Job description

About the Role

Cognizant Workday Practice is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world‑class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large‑ and medium‑sized organizations across industries. As the longest‑tenured Workday Services Partner, our full lifecycle services – complete with an in‑house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools – have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.

The Senior Principal Consultant will provide expert guidance between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday inter‑system problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive and make decisions regarding tactical direction of project workstreams
• Identify dependencies and support interplay between different workstreams within a project
• Lead, mentor, and oversee the work of other consultants within their project
• Serve as the go‑to resource for assistance with deliverable development, review, or approval
• Plan to evaluate customer objectives as part of developing solutions
• Generate and pursue ideas for improvements to documentation and methodology
• Support and lead initiatives that will help the company, especially in HCM project delivery
• Reinforce company policies and procedures to others

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• Five years of Workday HCM consulting experience
• Active HCM certification
• Experience with additional Workday modules such as Core Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, People Experience, or Advanced Compensation preferred
• Acted as technical lead for at least one phase‑1 implementation
• Proven track record of successfully leading Workday HCM implementations for various clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to identify and analyze areas of risk and develop plans to minimize them
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage customer expectations effectively
• Ability to work in a diverse, fast‑paced environment and collaborate across teams

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
• 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