Workday Integrations Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Consultant to bridge business and technical teams in Workday implementations. Responsibilities include guiding clients, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems, and mentoring junior consultants. This role requires substantial Workday experience and a Bachelor's degree, offering growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Entrepreneurial environment

Community outreach programs

Global operations

Affinity groups for support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience.
• 2-5 years HR, Payroll, or Financial software experience required.
• Experience with ERP or SaaS software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through all phases of Workday implementation.
• Perform project tasks under limited direction.
• Mentor fellow consultants and analysts.

Skills

Workday functional implementation

Business requirements gathering

Human Resources management

Payroll software

Data mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Principal Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business andtechnical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guideclients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configurationdecisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’sunique business requirements at all stages of the project.

• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project,ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCMsolution.

• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping theclient, the project team and the Engagement Manager abreast of changesor progress related to the project.

• Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizantor Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.

• Display your hands-on expertise of the software, including iLoading clientdata, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuringbusiness processes and security.

• Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into dataconversion templates via iLoads.

• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providingsupport for shadow assignments.

• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to shareone’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.

• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.

• 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.

• 2-5 years Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experiencerequired.

• 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS softwarerequired.

• Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping,testing, and implementing practical business solutions under multipledeadlines.

• Demonstrated functional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, orFinancials Management.

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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.