The Workday Integrations Consulting Services Manager should be a “go to” practice leader, expected to provide expert guidance to our clients and project team members. You will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. You will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. This individual will assist the sales team with sales activities, such as orals, estimations, and Statements of Work (SOWs). This person works closely with Engagement Managers, Project Managers, Managing Consultants, and leads. As a Workday Integrations Consulting Services Manager, you will bring your technical skills, ability to keep the business context in sight, and a strong work ethic to a team with a positive attitude, a collaborative culture, and a passion for helping our customers to be successful.
Responsibilities:
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Lead phase 1 implementation projects with a large team of integration developers
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Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives, facilitate discussions and ultimately drive requirements sign-off
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Evaluate, communicate and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions
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Create detailed system interface specifications, field mapping, and system process designs
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Develop, test and deploy integrations required to meet business requirements
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Facilitate knowledge transfer and educate clients on developing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform
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Track issues and risks, communicate status and escalate concerns to project management
Skills & Requirements:
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6 years of Workday certified Integration consulting experience
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Acted as technical lead for multiple phase 1 implementations
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Current Workday Studio integration certification held for over 4 years
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Extend and/or Orchestrate experience preferred but not required
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Able to demonstrate the creation of innovative solutions for complex Workday integrations
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Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more ERP implementation projects using SOA tools (SAP NetWeaver, Oracle Fusion, Workday Studio or other middleware platform)
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Demonstrated proficiency with web service technologies (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, etc)
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B.A. / B.S. degree in Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, other Engineering discipline or equivalant experience
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Up to 50% travel at times
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Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
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Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills
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Outstanding Excel skills
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Thrive on simultaneously operating at multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities
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Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing, ecosystem with minimal supervision
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Possess sales engagement experience estimating and presenting to prospects
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 07/15/2025
The annual salary for this position is between $169,769 - $212,441 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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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What We Do
Collaborative Solutions, a Cognizant Company, is a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy that leverages world-class cloud solutions to help deliver successful client outcomes for Fortune Global 500 companies, large and medium-sized organizations across industries. As the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner and client, its full lifecycle services—complete with an in-house Advisory Services practice and proven proprietary tools—have helped more than 1,000 clients transform their businesses.
