Workday HCM Functional Architect - Global AMS (Application Managed Services)

Cognizant; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Workday HCM Functional Architect - Global AMS to lead and deliver complex Workday HCM engagements across AMS and Phase X. This senior role provides expert guidance, partners with Engagement Managers, and ensures value realization of Workday investments.

You will oversee functional design across HCM, Payroll, Integrations, and Reporting, mentor junior resources, support sales discussions, and help roadmap alignment with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Current Workday HCM Certification with multiple domains is required.
• 9+ years of Workday HCM implementation or AMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent Workday HCM AMS engagements.
• Resolve client requirements through tailored Workday HCM solutions.
• Oversee functional areas on AMS engagements with accurate design and configuration.
• Provide high-level Workday product knowledge to clients and leaders.
• Partner with customers to build roadmaps aligned with needs and industry trends.
• Design and deliver future-ready Workday solutions to optimize HR functions.
• Mentor junior resources and lead customer sessions.

Skills

Workday HCM

HCM AMS implementation

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Travel willingness

Stakeholder management

Solution design

Thought leadership

AMS engagement management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Workday HCM Functional Architect - Global AMS (Application Managed Services) is the “go to” leader, expected to provide expert guidance and delivery for HCM engagements. This individual serves as the billable functional lead on Workday HCM AMS and Phase X engagements. Uses broad experience with workday implementations, AMS support and tenant assessments to drive client towards value realization of their Workday investment. This person is a senior Workday HCM product expert who works closely with Engagement Managers, Managers, and other functional area leads. This person will provide overarching guidance and leadership on HCM engagements to ensure a robust and complete solution that meets customer needs and allows for future enhancements with limited rework.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead multiple, concurrent Workday HCM AMS engagements
• Resolve client requirements through tailored Workday HCM solutions
• Oversee all functional areas on assigned AMS engagements, ensuring efficient and accurate design and configuration of the delivered solution.
• Has a broad understanding of the entire Workday HCM product suite, providing the ability to clients and leaders in high level terms in any given areas.
• Partner with customer to build roadmap aligning with the customer needs and industry trends
• Design and deliver future-ready Workday solutions to help organizations optimize their HR functions.
• Mentor junior project resources by providing guidance allowing them to learn new skills and functional areas, lead customer sessions, and configure the solution
• Serve as an advocate and escalation point for the EM and functional team and ensure issues are being addressed
• Ability to connect with all levels of customers/prospect leadership.
• Help team to understand and adhere to methodology and provide feedback to appropriate parties internally to support continuous enhancement of our tools and process
• Continuous commitment to the ongoing optimization of the AMS methodology, which includes driving team members to keep these tools current
• Ensures cohesive structures and project communications are in place for cross-functional delivery between their area and the following areas: HCM, Payroll, Integrations, Financials, Organizational Change & Training, Data Conversion, and Reporting
• Conduct internal Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

• Assist engagement/project managers and team members when needed to identify project needs and develop solutions and strategies
• Drive team and individuals to achieve high customer satisfaction levels
• Track teams’ performance to align with organizational objectives and departmental KPIs

Workday Knowledge

• Actively participate in the Workday Product Lead Program
• Attend regular Workday KSS calls for HCM product areas
• Maintain Workday certifications

Sales Support

• Assist Solution Architects with estimating projects, as necessary
• Participate in Sales Orals meetings for proposed assignments
• Assisting with or reviewing estimates for Change Orders in functional areas
• Participating in discussions regarding functional areas that may come into scope for project or customer

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Current Workday HCM Certification with multiple domains is a requirement for this role
• Possess 9+ years of Workday HCM implementation or AMS experience
• Experience handling multiple AMS engagement is a plus
• Ability to balance multiple project engagements at a time.
• Ability to work with team across time zones.
• Experience with Core HR along with one or more of the following: Recruiting, Talent and Performance, Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits and 3rd party Providers.
• Possess project management and/or team lead experience
• Previous experience in thought leadership preferred
• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed
• Required characteristics: fast learner, detail oriented, decisive, and enjoy fast paced work environments
• Must work well within and across teams to get things accomplished
  

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 12/29/2026The annual salary for this position is between $158,936 - $201-007 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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
• An 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.