Workday Solutions Architect (pre-sales) Remote

Strada; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Strada is seeking a Workday Solutions Architect (pre-sales) to join their team. This remote role involves applying domain expertise to enhance sales processes and collaborating with sales teams to create tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in HCM and Financials, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with clients effectively.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of HCM, Financials, cloud, and compliance.
• Workday HCM or Financials expertise and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales through all sales stages, from initial meetings to proposal.
• Lead discovery and scope for large or complex solutions.
• Review and contribute to RFP responses.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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 globally. With over 8,000 experts, we blend leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses design and deliver at scale, supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries for more than 30 years.

Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology enables companies and employees worldwide to make confident decisions. We offer a comprehensive rewards package, ongoing education, and growth potential in a global organization. Learn more at Strada Global Page.

The Solution Architect I applies deep domain, product, industry, and solution expertise to create compelling solutions, increasing our win and renewal rate during sales processes. This client-facing role collaborates with Sales through all sales stages, from initial meetings to proposal, demonstrations, and hand-off to delivery teams. The architect also stays current on industry trends, competitors, and product capabilities, providing market feedback to inform our roadmap.

The Role

Domain expertise

• Maintain expertise in domain products/services like Workday and Alight’s capabilities. Communicate Alight’s value and differentiators.
• Collaborate with Delivery Leaders to stay connected to operations and share market insights.
• Understand cross-functional impacts within the Workday platforms.

Sales process

• Work with sales teams to develop and inform sales strategies for complex deals.
• Lead discovery and scope for large or complex solutions.
• Develop solution scope, tailor materials, conduct demos, and support negotiations.
• Engage in sales meetings, answer technical questions, and personalize solutions.
• Document solutions clearly for transparency and knowledge transfer.

RFP support

• Review and contribute to RFP responses, create client-specific descriptions, and follow up on questions.

Other responsibilities

• Provide feedback to product owners, coordinate with business leaders, and ensure solutions reflect latest developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of HCM, Financials, cloud, and compliance.
• Experience in client delivery or sales applying domain expertise.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel 25-50%.
• Workday HCM or Financials expertise and certifications preferred.

Additional Info

We support flexible work arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include health coverage, wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and more. Employment is contingent on background checks. Salary range: $82,000 - $130,100 USD. For more details, visit our benefits page.