Workday Solution Architect

Grant Thornton Bharat Llp; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP is seeking an experienced Workday Solution Architect for a remote, India-based engagement. The role focuses on defining architecture, leading large-scale transformations, and driving strategic Workday solutions across modules in a contract (GT Payroll) setup.

The incumbent will lead end-to-end design, governance, and integration architecture, mentor senior consultants, and ensure security and compliance while identifying opportunities for AI-driven optimization within

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Workday / enterprise HCM / ERP solutions.
• Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules (HCM, Integrations, Payroll, Talent, Analytics).
• Strong experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale implementations.
• Proven ability to lead complex transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, and data frameworks.
• Experience in client advisory and executive-level engagement.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (Engineering / IT / Business or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end Workday solution architecture across multiple modules.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Workday solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead large-scale Workday implementations and transformation programs.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Drive solution design, architecture governance, and design authority reviews.
• Define integration architecture (APIs, middleware, PECI, Core Connectors, Studio).
• Oversee data architecture, Prism Analytics strategy, and reporting frameworks.
• Establish best practices, standards, and governance models; identify opportunities for AI, automation, and innovation within Workday ecosystem.
• Review and approve solution designs, configurations, and technical deliverables.
• Mentor senior consultants and leads (L3) across functions.
• Ensure compliance, security, and audit readiness across solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

Cross-Module Workday Expertise

Integration & Data Architecture

Strategic Thinking & Innovation

Stakeholder Advisory (Executive Level)

Governance & Risk Management

Leadership & Capability Building

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering/IT/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Hi,

Workmode: Remote (Anywhere in India)

Position: Workday Solution Architect

Role: Contract (GT Payroll)

Duration: 12 Months

Role Summary

Enterprise-level Workday Solution Architect responsible for defining architecture, leading large-scale transformations, and driving strategic Workday solutions across modules.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leads the design and execution of enterprise-wide Workday solutions. Acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, defining architecture strategy, ensuring scalable and compliant solutions, and driving digital transformation initiatives leveraging the full Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end Workday solution architecture across multiple modules
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Workday solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Lead large-scale Workday implementations and transformation programs
• Act as trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders and leadership teams
• Drive solution design, architecture governance, and design authority reviews
• Define integration architecture (APIs, middleware, PECI, Core Connectors, Studio)
• Oversee data architecture, Prism Analytics strategy, and reporting frameworks
• Establish best practices, standards, and governance modelsIdentify opportunities for AI, automation, and innovation within Workday ecosystem
• Review and approve solution designs, configurations, and technical deliverables
• Mentor senior consultants and leads (L3) across functions
• Ensure compliance, security, and audit readiness across solutions

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Workday / enterprise HCM / ERP solutions
• Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules (HCM, Integrations, Payroll, Talent, Analytics)
• Strong experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale implementations
• Proven ability to lead complex transformation programs
• Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, and data frameworks
• Experience in client advisory and executive-level engagement
• Bachelors/Master’s degree (Engineering / IT / Business or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications
• Exposure to cloud and digital transformation strategy
• Strong understanding of AI, automation, and analytics within enterprise systems
• Experience across multi-country/global Workday deployments

Key Performance Indicators

• Enterprise solution quality and scalability
• Success of large-scale implementations (on-time, within scope)
• Stakeholder satisfaction (executive-level feedback)
• Architecture governance adherence and compliance
• Innovation and transformation impact (automation, AI adoption)
• Reduction in rework and technical debt
• Team capability building and mentorship outcomes

Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
• Cross-Module Workday Expertise
• Integration & Data Architecture
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Stakeholder Advisory (Executive Level)
• Governance & Risk Management
• Leadership & Capability Building