Workday Engagement Manager - Associate Director

Guidehouse; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Workday Engagement Manager to lead advisory work within our Workday Practice. You will guide engagements from assessment through transformation, helping clients optimize processes and make informed business decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in Workday EM or 5+ years with a Masters, plus ERP experience and a current Workday Certification. Onsite in Hawaii or travel up to 50% to Hawaii is expected. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Workday experience in an engagement management/business process improvement capacity, preferably as an Engagement Manager.
• Experience with ERP systems: Workday, Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, etc.
• A proven role in multiple referenceable implementations.
• Current Workday Certification (excluding pro certifications).
• Experience with executing projects within a structured methodology.
• Role will be onsite in Hawaii or require up to 50% travel to Hawaii (if non-local).

Responsibilities

• Be part of our Workday Practice and deliver Workday solutions beyond technology.
• From initial assessments to full transformations to enable better business decisions.
• Manage and streamline client processes and overall engagements.
• Participate in an innovative, collaborative Workday team culture.
• Demonstrate strong consultative skills and aim for high customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage stages of a Workday project.

Skills

Workday

Engagement Management

Business Process Improvement

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be part of a new and energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology

• From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions.

• Be an active participant on assigned projects helping to streamline client process and manage the overall engagement

• Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the Workday team to enabled constant innovation,

• Strong ability to manage the stages of a Workday project.

• Demonstrate consultative skills.

• Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree with MINIMUM of SEVEN (7) years of experience using Workday in an EM (engagement management)/business process improvement capacity, preferably as an Engagement Manager from a previous firm; OR a Masters degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of experience using Workday in an EM (engagement management)/business process improvement capacity, preferably as an Engagement Manager from a previous firm. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of ELEVEN (11) years of experience using Workday in an EM (engagement management)/business process improvement capacity, preferably as an Engagement Manager from a previous firm

• Experience with an ERP system: Workday, Oracle, SAP, Peoplesoft, etc

• A proven role in multiple referenceable implementations

• Current holder of a Workday Certification, EXCLUDING pro certifications

• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology

• PLEASE NOTE: This role will be onsite in Hawaii OR up to 50% travel to Hawaii is required (if non-local)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preference will be given to those who are Workday certified in EM

• Preference will be given to those with direct EM experience

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations

• PMP certification

• Implementations involving deploying within a state or local government is preferred

• Experience working in complex multi-phase implementations

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00-$225,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.