Remote Workday Solution Architect — AI-Driven HR Experience

ABB Inc; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. is seeking a Senior Workday Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and integration strategy for ABB's Workday ecosystem, including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Payroll.

The role is fully remote and open to candidates worldwide, with a focus on scalable, secure, and globally aligned solutions. You will partner with HR, IT, and enterprise architecture teams to drive AI-driven enhancements, automation, and streamlined employee journeys, while coaching other architects and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience across multiple modules, with strong knowledge of business processes, security, integrations, and cross-functional dependencies.
• 7+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, designing and governing enterprise-scale technology solutions.
• Proven experience working within large, complex, global organizations and navigating diverse stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of Workday's evolving capabilities, including Workday Illuminate, AI-driven features, and HR technology innovations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combining root-cause analysis with practical and sustainable solution design.
• Systems-thinking mindset with a natural curiosity to explore new capabilities, drive innovation, and identify opportunities to continuously improve the employee experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build consensus, lead architectural decision-making, and champion best practices across a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture and integration design across Workday modules, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Define, review, approve, and govern technical designs, architecture standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Provide architectural leadership throughout delivery, implementation, and operational support, including incident resolution and long-term remediation planning.
• Coach and guide Solution Architects and stakeholders on best practices and emerging Workday capabilities, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Workday configuration

Solution Architecture

Stakeholder management

Workday AI

Communication

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking

Influence without authority

Job description

ABB Inc. is seeking a Senior Workday Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and integration strategy for ABB's Workday ecosystem, including HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Payroll.

The role is fully remote and open to candidates worldwide, with a focus on scalable, secure, and globally aligned solutions. You will partner with HR, IT, and enterprise architecture teams to drive AI-driven enhancements, automation, and streamlined employee journeys, while coaching other architects and