Senior Workday Solutions Architect

The Senior Workday Solutions Architect is a seasoned professional who leads the design and delivery of strategic Workday solutions from concept to implementation.

This individual plays a pivotal role across the sales and delivery lifecycle, serving as a trusted advisor during the pursuit phase and as the functional lead during deployment.

In the sales process, the Senior Workday Solutions Architect partners with pursuit teams to provide expert guidance on solution development, contributing to RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and overall solution strategy. They ensure that proposed Workday solutions are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with client objectives.

For deals in which they participate, the expectation is to be part of the implementation/project; the Senior Workday Solutions Architect leads the functional workstreams, delivering robust and future-ready solutions in collaboration with Engagement Managers, project teams, and senior client stakeholders.

Broad Workday product knowledge, deep implementation expertise, and experience with other ERP systems across various industries are essential to success in this role.

• Collaborate with pursuit and sales teams during the business development lifecycle to provide expert solution guidance and contribute to RFPs/RFIs.
• Own and develop effort/budgetary estimations aligning to customer asks in line with opportunity winnability.
• Support and guide the transition from sales to delivery, ensuring continuity of design intent and solution integrity.
• Provide quality assurance oversight and thought leadership on in-flight implementations, contributing to ongoing project success and client satisfaction.
• Cross-functional collaboration with teams across Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Financials, Integrations, Data, Reporting, and Change Management to ensure cohesive and aligned solution delivery.
• Lead the end-to-end functional solution design across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client business goals and Workday best practices.
• Functional leadership on multiple, concurrent Workday implementations, overseeing the relevant functional areas such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, and others.
• Facilitate key client sessions, including Architect Workshops and Confirmation Sessions, to ensure robust solution design and client alignment.
• Serve as the primary functional point of escalation for Engagement Managers and project teams, advocating for resolution of issues and maintaining project momentum.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of implementation methodologies and tools, and ensure project teams adhere to standardized delivery practices.
• Mentor and develop junior team members by providing coaching, facilitating skills development, and creating growth opportunities within and across functional domains.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of actual implementation experience.
• Strong Workday implementation experience preferred. Strong end-to-end implementation experience with HR, Financial, or Student Information Systems required.
• Ability to work in diverse, fast-paced environments and effectively collaborate across teams.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to identify and analyze areas of risk and develops plans to minimize.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to executive staff and sponsors.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally based on business needs.

You will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and passion for Workday solutions to drive business results and make a meaningful impact on clients' success.

Join a collaborative and dynamic team that values innovation, excellence, and teamwork.