Workday Integrations Principal Consultant (Global Delivery Center)

Cognizant; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial environment

Learning opportunities

Outreach programs

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Integration Principal Consultant in Manila to join our talented team. This role involves collaborating with both business and technical teams to solve complex integration challenges and enhance application services.

Key responsibilities include facilitating workshops, evaluating system solutions, and integrating various application tools. Ideal candidates will hold a Workday Integration Certification and have solid project experience.

Join us for a career where innovation is valued and personal growth is encouraged!

Qualifications

• Must have an active Workday Integration Certification.
• Experience with various integration tools such as WD APIs, EIB, Connectors, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in web service technologies.
• Practical experience in Workday implementation projects (3-5 years).
• Strong consulting and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements.
• Evaluate technical impacts of application configuration decisions.
• Create detailed system interface specifications.
• Facilitate design workshops for AMS and Implementation projects.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy integrations.

Skills

Workday Integration Certification

Integration tools experience (WD APIs, EIB, etc.)

Web service technologies (REST, JSON, etc.)

Practical experience in Workday projects

Strong consulting and presentation skills

Detail orientation and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Adaptability in a dynamic ecosystem

Job description

About The Team

Cognizant Workday Practice continues to grow its Global Delivery Center in Manila. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday professionals and be part of our dynamic, fast‑paced, HR transformation consulting practice.

About The Role

As a Workday Integration Principal Consultant you will work with both the business and technical teams by solving complex inter‑system problems. You will provide support to Implementation projects and Application Managed Services (AMS) enhancements across different regions. The Integration Principal Consultant typically reports to a Manager level position within the Delivery organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives, facilitate discussions, and ultimately drive requirements sign‑off.
• Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions.
• Create detailed system interface specifications, field mapping, and system process designs following CS Methodology.
• Facilitate design workshops with clients for AMS and Implementation projects.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy integrations required to meet business requirements.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and educate clients on developing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform.
• Track issues and risks, communicate status and escalate concerns to project management.
• Review solution architectures and components to analyze client requirements for integration processes and ensure adherence to the same.

Skills And Experience

• Must have an active Workday Integration Certification.
• Experience with various integration tools such as WD APIs, EIB, Connectors, Document Transformation, Workday Studio, and Workday Cloud Connect for Third Party Payroll (CCTPP) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in web service technologies (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, and related services).
• Practical experience in Workday implementation projects (3-5 years of project experience).
• Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations.
• Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills.
• Efficiently operate at multiple levels and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing ecosystem.

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.