Workday HCM Principal Consultant – Global AMS (Global Application Managed Services)

Cognizant; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Workday HCM Principal Consultant for Global AMS in Chesapeake, VA. You will lead functional/technical workstreams, collaborate with the Global Delivery Center, and ensure timely delivery of AMS and implementation activities across accounts.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in corporate applications, Workday integrations expertise, and a global, client-facing mindset. Certification in Workday is mandatory; relocate to on-site office as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Workday certification mandatory.
• Experience handling client-focused workstreams in global delivery models.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional/technical workstreams for assigned accounts.
• Collaborate with Global Delivery Center on day-to-day activities and incidents.
• Provide on-call support and maintain service levels.
• Develop dashboards and reports to improve Workday utilization.
• Ensure timely delivery of project deliverables and drive process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Workday certification

Client facing experience

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Tools

Workday Integrations

Job description

Must be able to work in office in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Workday HCM Principal Consultant – Global AMS (Global Application Managed Services) is a well experienced post-production Workday professional who is dynamic, fast-paced, and familiar with the managed services construct. As a Workday AMS Principal Consultant, you will bring your functional and business skills, ability to keep the business context in sight, and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic to a team with a positive, can-do attitude, a collaborative culture, and a passion for helping our clients to be successful.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to go into the office, located in Chesapeake, Virginia Onshore lead who leads Functional/Technical workstream for the assigned set of accounts. Apply and execute various AMS (Application Managed Services) & Implementation methodologies/activities in these Workday Functional/Technical engagements Should collaboratively work with the Global Delivery Center (GDC) team on day-to-day activities, incidents, root cause analysis and other work requests Provides on-call support and holiday coverage as required Deep knowledge in SLA constructs and adherence Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to create high business impact. Contribute to the operational efficiency of the Workday practice. Proactively identify and develop reporting dashboards to improve Workday utilization, creating solutions that support metrics for HR and the business at large. Work with clients to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframe. Maintain the Workday platform with a focus on reporting (including scheduled reports), business process maintenance, security administration, data loads and data audits Ensures system design fits the needs of the user. Comfortable with leading multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to ensure team delivers the project deliverables on time and do consistent timely reminders with vendors and project team Drive continual business processes improvements throughout the organization.

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 5-7 years of Corporate Applications portfolio experience and at least 3-5 years’ experience in client facing roles handling managed services in a global delivery model Should have an expert level understanding of Workday Integrations Workday certification is mandatory Able to multitask and perform a variety of duties Good communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to go the extra mile to solve customer problems. Good Analytical skills with ability to solve complex incidents, provide suggestions\\best practices

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 02/1/2027 The annual salary for this position is between $106,171 - $159,257 USD 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:

• 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.

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world’s most established companies remain the most loved brands. In today’s fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. Cognizant’s Workday practice was formed in 2020 through the acquisition of Collaborative Solutions, a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy. Our 1,700+ experts provide full lifecycle services—advisory, deployment, and post-production—using our proven, proprietary tools. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India and China to Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East, we’re committed to building digital talent all around the globe so everyone can benefit from the full spectrum of human ingenuity. We collaborate locally with clients, in person and in their local languages. We believe that the opportunity presented by technology has never been greater, and because of that opportunity, Cognizant will continue to work with clients to modernize their businesses, making everyday life even better for them, their customers and the communities they serve.

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