Workday Solutions Architect (pre-sales) Remote

Strada; California (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Strada, is seeking a Workday Solutions Architect (pre-sales) to provide exceptional client engagement. This role involves collaborating across sales, developing tailored solutions, and maintaining domain expertise to influence sales strategies. If you have a background in HCM or Financials with a proven sales record, this is an opportunity to join a growing organization committed to innovation and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Continuing education and training

Health coverage options

Retirement plans

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in domain.
• Deep knowledge of HCM or Financials.
• Workday certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Sales through the sales process from proposals to contracting.
• Develops product solutions scope and client-tailored sales materials.
• Conducts and leads effective solution demonstrations.

Skills

Client communication

Consulting skills

Sales strategy development

Solution costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or other relevant field

Job description

Workday Solutions Architect (pre-sales) Remote

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Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally. With a team of more than 8,000 experts, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 30 years to 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. To learn more about us, pls visit Strada Global PageThe Solution Architect I applies deep domain, product, industry and/or solution area expertise and an understanding of client priorities to create compelling solutions that bring our value proposition to life and increase our win and renewal rate during a sales process. The Solution Architect I is client-facing and collaborates with Sales through all stages of the sales process post-identification – from introductory meetings to requests for proposals (RFP), finalist meetings, contracting and hand-off to the delivery team(s). Upon request Solution Architect collaborates with Sales to develop product solutions scope and proposals, produce client-tailored sales meetings materials, educate the client on the technical aspects and details of Strada solutions, conduct solutions demonstrations, and coordinate with Negotiations and Pricings teams to determine deal pricing and final proposal delivery. In addition, the Solution Architect I is responsible for staying current on competitors, market and industry trends, compliance developments and Strada capabilities. Solution Architects are also an important source of market feedback working closely with Strada product owners to inform our roadmap. The Role Domain expertise Maintains expertise in domain products and services (i.e., Workday) and Strada's overall capabilities. Articulates and communicates Strada’s value proposition and key differentiators. Collaborates with Delivery Leaders to stay connected to operations and delivery practices and share market insights. This network is utilized to ensure we are bringing the latest insights to the sales process. The Solutions Architect possesses a broad understanding of cross functional touchpoints and their impacts within the Workday platforms. Sales process Collaborates with Large and Medium Market multi-solutions or complex solutions Sales resources to develop and inform sales strategy in order to drive bookings and close opportunities. Performs discovery and primarily leads product solution scoping for large complex multi- or single solution deals (e.g., identify complexity drivers). Collaborates with Sales, subject matter experts, and business leaders to develop scope of Strada solution set and determine platform/technology. The Solutions Architect will also help facilitate client sales meetings as Subject Matter Expert as well as partner with Workday and Strada sales executives, client executives and delivery leads on client sales activity. Provides input to strategic questions related to defining the opportunity and overcomes customer objections to initiate and forward sales opportunities. Generates demand by assisting clients to identify and qualify current needs and effectively articulate how Strada can add value. Accountable for solution costing and coordinates with Finance and Sales, and Value engineers to construct business case. Tailors materials and demo based on solution, client need and competitive landscape. Creates new materials where needed. Engaged in sales meetings, primarily answers solutions and technical questions, uses understanding of the client’s business and depth of knowledge to personalize the recommended solution –with ability to collaborate with other experts and leaders at the client and internally. Conducts and leads effective solution demonstrations – bringing the solution to life via storytelling vs. a feature/function demo. Document the solution concisely and clearly throughout sales process, ensuring maximum transparency and knowledge transfer across delivery. Supports the contracting process from a scope and solution point of view across statements of work, transition, commercials, and ensure that specifications of pricing are accurate to customer’s needs. Collaborates with other Architects in scope development for multi-solutions deals across products. RFP support Reviews, updates, and provides input on RFP responses after initial draft is provided by the enablement team. Creates responses for domain-related RFP questions and engages subject matter experts where needed. Creates client-specific delivery model and service descriptions. Owns domain-related follow ups (e.g., questions received from Third-Party Evaluator) Assists with periodic review of RFP library content – ensure responses are compelling and reflect the latest on our solutions. Other Provides input to product owners – insights and feedback from prospects and Third-Party Evaluators to inform priorities and enhancements Coordinates with business leaders and product owners to understand their needs and requirements of complex applications and on scope items that may require special development or staffing Coordinates with product owners to ensure that latest solution developments are reflected in sales materials and assist with building expertise in these areas Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs to position the Delivery organization effectively The Requirements Bachelor's degree in a technical, business or other relevant field of study 5 – 8 years of relevant experience in a range of domain area or related roles Deep knowledge of HCM or Financials and/or cloud and delivery models, the capabilities of administration platforms, and compliance considerations Demonstrated track record applying domain expertise in client delivery or sales Agility and organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent opportunities Excellent client communication and consulting skills – able to lead engaging conversations, adapt on the fly, negotiate as needed and have a point-of-view Proven experience in building and developing senior client relationships Experience in promoting a team environment Travel Expectation 25 – 50% of the time (sometimes on short notice) to support meetings with prospects Workday HCM or Financials Suite expertise and sales knowledge preferred Workday certification(s) at the time of hire as well as an on-going maintenance of certification Technical experience with Workday Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Strada has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row. Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum - Maximum

$100,170.00 - $202,930.00

Pay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

Strada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Strada is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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