Senior Solution Designer

The role of a Senior Solution Designer involves providing end-to-end strategic leadership in the implementation of Workday solutions. This includes solution design, implementation delivery, and ensuring that proposed solutions are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with client goals.

This individual plays a dual role across the sales and delivery lifecycle - acting as a trusted advisor during the pursuit phase and as the functional lead during deployment. They partner with pursuit teams to provide expert solutions guidance, contributing to RFPs, RFIs, proposals, and overall solution strategy.

The Senior Solution Designer leads the functional workstreams, delivering robust and future-ready solutions in collaboration with Engagement Managers, project teams, and senior client stakeholders. They ensure that the overall functional integrity of the solution meets client requirements while positioning them for long-term success with minimal rework.

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

• Partner with pursuit and sales teams during the business development lifecycle to provide expert solution guidance, contribute to RFPs/RFIs, and support proposal creation.
• 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.
• Collaborate cross-functionally 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 - from sales pursuit through implementation - ensuring alignment with client business goals and Workday best practices.
• Provide functional leadership on multiple, concurrent Workday implementations, overseeing the relevant functional areas such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, and others.
• Drive and 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.
• Promote and contribute to the continuous improvement of implementation methodologies and tools, and ensure project teams are adhering 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 environment 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.

This role offers opportunities for career growth, professional development, and contribution to the company's success. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for delivering high-quality solutions and driving innovation in the field of Workday implementation.

Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The successful candidate will be required to adapt to changing priorities and demands of the role. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.