We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Workday Finance Practice. This individual will be a core member of the finance leadership team, playing a dual role as both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor. The ideal candidate will bring deep Workday Finance expertise, lead multiple projects as a solution architect, and drive excellence in delivery, people development, and practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Oversight & Delivery
Provide oversight for multiple Workday Finance projects across the practice.
Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring successful delivery.
Sales & Business Development
Support the RFP response and pursuit process for Consulting work.
Support orals.
Project Work
• Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday Financials solution.
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
• Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.
• Display your hands-on expertise of the software, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.
• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
Education and Experience Required:
• Possess 3-5 years of Workday (or other ERP) Consulting implementation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Required characteristics: fast learner, detail oriented, decisive, and enjoy fast paced work environments.
• Must work well within and across teams to get things accomplished.
• Possess sales engagement experience estimating and presenting to prospects.
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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.
