Workday Solutions Architect

Cognizant; United States; On-site; USD 106,326 - 159,489; 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 looking for a dynamic Solutions Architect to enhance its Workday consulting team. You will leverage your Workday expertise to ensure client needs are met seamlessly. Responsibilities include providing design details during sales, mentoring junior resources, and accurately estimating project resources.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred along with 5+ years of implementation experience, especially in HR and Financial systems.

Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of actual implementation experience.
• Strong Workday implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end solution and design details during the sales process.
• Support the Business Development Lifecycle as product SME.
• Mentor and guide junior resources.
• Accurately estimate effort and resources required to complete projects.

Skills

Workday implementation expertise

End-to-end implementation experience

HR, Financial, or Student Information Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a dynamic Solutions Architect to join our Workday consulting team. You’ll leverage your deep Workday implementation expertise to ensure proposed solutions meet client needs and transition seamlessly to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end solution and design details during the sales process.
• Support the Business Development Lifecycle by serving as product SME and may assist the lead Sales rep to qualify business development opportunities.
• Support initial Cognizant client proposal and support the proposal process.
• Support the transition of the client via the approved / formal Sales to Delivery process.
• Mentor and guide junior resources.
• Promote knowledge sharing across the practices
• Provide input on project staffing based on requirements in solution area.
• Work with Directors and Vice Presidents of Delivery to help establish professional development opportunities in solution area.
• Support Marketing Activities by speaking and presenting Collaborative Solutions at trade conferences.
• Develop Tools to assist Sales with estimating for each functional area.
• Support Pre-sales meetings and Orals in person
• Accurately estimate effort and resources required to complete projects as related to areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of actual implementation experience
• Strong Workday implementation experience preferred. Strong end to end implementation experience with HR, Financial, or Student Information Systems required

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 09/20/2026. The annual salary for this position is between USD $106,326 - USD $159,489 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

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.