Workday Technical Architect - Director

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Director-level Workday Integration Architect to help clients accelerate enterprise transformation in the United States. You will lead delivery teams, architect scalable integration patterns, and guide senior client stakeholders through complex Workday programs.

Ideal candidates bring deep Workday integration experience (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs), data migration expertise, and a track record of engaging prospects and shaping solutions while partnering

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs).
• Strong data conversion, migration and data quality management.
• Design scalable enterprise architectures and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Extend, reporting and custom solutions.
• Exposure to AI/automation and modern data platforms to enhance Workday capabilities.
• Strong client-facing presence; articulate solutions and support sales efforts.
• Lead technical solutioning discussions and engage with prospects.

Skills

Workday integrations

Data conversion

Enterprise architecture

Workday Extend

AI/automation exposure

Client-facing

Business development support

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

APIs

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future. The correlation between World-Class Professional Services firms and Directors Thriving professional services firms share a number of traits a team of first-rate Directors heads the list. At Huron, Directors represent the pinnacle of professionalism and expertise. They effectively collaborate with Huron and client senior leaders to architect and implement goal-achieving enterprise technology solutions while delivering remarkable results that meet - but usually exceed - specified engagement objectives. They provide client engagement delivery oversight, team leadership and program management. Throughout the process, they construct enduring relationships that benefit the firm in profound ways including selling additional project work into clients. Huron Directors contribute more than 10+ years of experience and dedication to helping organizations solve their most complex challenges and they consistently convert expertise and intuition into the growth of our clients and Huron alike. Their talents and leadership instill passion and followership in clients, juniors and management. If you’re defined by ongoing progress if you can lead teams, create solutions, and masterfully communicate on every level If you’re a consummate professional, a prospective champion of Huron’s core values, and an inspiration of confidence and trust then you can and will help Huron and it’s clients achieve their full potential. Rewarding and boundless a Director role at Huron will ignite your future in professional services. We see what’s possible in you and help you achieve it.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs)
• Strong experience in data conversion, migration, and data quality management
• Proven ability to design scalable enterprise architectures and integration patterns
• Hands-on experience with Workday Extend, reporting, and custom solution development
• Exposure to AI/automation and modern data platforms to enhance Workday capabilities
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to articulate solutions, lead technical discussions, and support sales efforts by instilling confidence with prospects and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to support business development by leading technical solutioning discussions, presenting to prospects, and serving as a trusted advisor in client-facing engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses)
• Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies and large-scale Workday implementations
• Experience with reporting/analytics tools (e.g., Prism Analytics, Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX)

The estimated base salary range for this job is $175,000 - $225,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $227,500 - $303,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Director Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.