Workday Senior Functional Architect

2 weeks ago

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Collaborative Solutions, LLC Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Functional Architect is the "go-to" implementation leader, expected to provide

expert guidance and delivery for functional area engagements. This individual

serves as the billable functional leader on Workday implementations. This person

is a Senior Workday product expert who works closely with Engagement Managers,

Managers, functional area leads, and senior client resources. This person will

provide overarching strategic guidance and leadership on engagements to ensure

a robust and complete solution that meets the clients' needs and allows for future

enhancements with limited rework.

Key Responsibilities
Provide functional leadership on multiple, concurrent Workday functional area implementations.

Oversee functional area Architect Workshops and Client Confirmation Sessions on Workday implementations.

Act as a sounding board and provide ad-hoc advice for EM and leads.

Oversee all functional areas (for example, Core HCM, Core and Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Recruiting

and Learning) on assigned implementations, ensuring efficient and accurate design and configuration of the delivered solution.

Help team to understand and adhere to methodology and provide feedback to appropriate parties internally to support continuous

enhancement of our tools and process.

Ensures cohesive structures and project communications are in place for cross functional delivery between their area and the following

areas: Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Payroll, Integrations, Financials, Organizational Change & Training, Data Conversion, and Reporting.

Support The Sales Team By
Assisting Solution Architects with estimating projects, as necessary.

Participating in Sales Orals meetings for proposed assignments.

Assisting with or reviewing estimates for Change Orders in functional areas.

Participating in discussions regarding functional areas that may come into scope for project or client.

*Skills & Requirements:*
Current Workday Certification.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Certified in at least two subspecialities in addition to their area. Must be able to lead in each of these areas. For example, HCM subspecialties

must include one of following: Core Compensation, Benefits, or Recruiting.

Completed 3 full lifecycle Workday Implementations.

Led at least 2 Workday implementations.

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.

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