APAC Regional Head

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The APAC Regional Head will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the Workday solution on all projects within a defined region.

The APAC Regional Head will serve in an advisory role on Workday deployments and ensure success by working collaboratively with the Client's executives/project manager(s) and Cognizant Engagement Managers to resolve issues that stand in the way of project success. This position will also be responsible for building executive-level relationships with key Workday representatives in the region, partnering with Sales in region, and providing oversight, mentoring, guidance, and career counsel to Engagement Managers, Engagement Directors, and Portfolio Directors.

• Responsible for building and managing regional Workday practice including successful project services delivery, business development, intellectual capital development, along with project staff selection and development.
• This position will add value to Cognizant by achieving defined successful outcomes for clients, meeting budgeted revenue, achieving high client satisfaction, and assisting Sales organization business development activities within the region.
• Oversight responsibility for multiple Workday deployments in the region and serve as an Executive Sponsor on identified projects.
• Responsible for key performance metrics for the professional service operations in the region, including top-line revenue, margin, utilization, client satisfaction, and client reference ability.
• Work with the client and project teams to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project success, including service delivery, contracts, scope, and/or timeframes, serving as escalation point for issues beyond project team authority.
• Directly manage Engagement Managers/Directors within the region.
• Ensure projects are properly planned, staffed, and delivered within contractual terms.
• Review and assist Sales in development of proposals and work scopes for technical integrity, inclusion of best practice approaches, risk quantification, and strategic direction prior to presentation to clients.
• Lead and assist with continuous growth of business through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Professional Services Delivery, Program and Project management, client relationship management with demonstrated achievement in successfully implementing and managing Cloud, SaaS, ERP, or applications such as Workday, Oracle, ADP, PeopleSoft, Lawson Software for medium to large clients across multiple industries.
• Minimum 10 years of extensive client interface experience in consulting and professional services, or similar position.
• 8+ years project/program management experience with HCM, payroll, or financial implementations for medium and larger, complex organizations.
• At least 6 years of enterprise-class software solution deployment experience.
• At least 3+ years' experience working in a fast-paced, growing professional services organization with previous direct billable consulting service track record.
• Working knowledge with at least two of the following: Human Resources, PMO, Benefits, Payroll, General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Online technologies, Business Process, or Change Management.
• Demonstrated success in leadership capacity within professional service delivery and/or operations management.
• Balance of functional (business), technical experience, and business development skills.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Excellent business acumen with a successful track record supporting sales organizations in service delivery.

Why Choose Cognizant

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas.
• Opportunity to do impactful work.
• Outreach programs supporting communities and volunteer efforts.
• Learning opportunities for current needs and career advancement.
• Global operations with opportunities across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Numerous Affinity groups to meet your needs.

Cognizant Core Values

• Work as One: Collaborate beyond roles, leveraging each other's strengths.
• Raise the Bar: Strive for excellence in work and delivery.
• Dare to Innovate: Push boundaries and reimagine possibilities.
• Do the Right Thing: Lead with integrity and ethics.
• Own It: Take responsibility for outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting