Serve as the overarching Architect across all Workday domains while acting as the primary lead for one or more functional areas.
Demonstrate deep understanding of Workday’s end-to-end platform to identify cross-workstream impacts, and to communicate touchpoints, dependencies, and solution impacts.
Lead and participate in cross-functional design sessions (including Compensation, Absence, Payroll, Integrations) to validate requirements, identify gaps, and ensure that proposed solutions are viable and align with best practices.
Partner with functional and technical consultants to design integrated solutions that support client business objectives.
Review the Statement of Work (SOW) to identify cross-functional gaps and ensure that delivery teams understand in-scope and out-of-scope work.
Collaborate with project managers and practice-area leads on project planning, effort estimation, and sequencing of work.
Conduct Stage Audits and Tenant Reviews at the completion of each project phase.
Deliver difficult or sensitive scope-related messages (e.g., defects vs. change orders, out-of-scope requests, Workday limitations) professionally and confidently to clients.
Participate in executive-level and C-suite discussions to provide strategic guidance and articulate recommendations.
Serve as an advisor to the PMO and Steering Committee, offering recommendations for risk mitigation, prioritization, and solutioning.
Provide guidance to clients on best practices, POV alignment, operating model considerations, and process decisions throughout design, build, testing, and deployment.
Actively support sales by participating in discovery sessions, developing solutions, and presenting to clients.
Partner with Sales, Solutions, and practice leaders to shape end-to-end solutioning across domains.
Oversee Workday security design to ensure cohesion across all workstreams.
Work closely with technical teams (Integrations, Reporting, Security) to validate that the solution supports enterprise data flows, cross-domain processes, and technical standards.
Support the resolution of complex cross-functional requirements or critical defects.
Facilitate cross-functional working sessions to ensure alignment and resolve interdependencies.
Participate in key discussions around Tenant Management, Operating Model, Resource Alignment, and Cutover Planning.
Guide clients in creating and refining their cutover task list to ensure cross-workstream coverage.
Coordinate with the Services team (when in scope) to ensure unified and seamless delivery.
Synthesize complex information into clear and concise communication, adapting messaging as needed for both analytical audiences and executive stakeholders.
Build strong relationships across functional, technical, and client teams to enable a collaborative and solution-oriented delivery environment.

Requirements

8+ years in enterprise architecture, HR/Finance systems, or ERP architecture
5+ years of hands-on Workday platform expertise, spanning multiple domains or complex implementations.
Workday (or other relevant ERP) certified in at least one discipline as well as on-going successful recertification
Exceptional stakeholder and executive communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Ability to proactively address and lead challenging conversations, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to drive resolution and support a win-win outcome.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong consultative skills to guide clients and internal teams to agree on solutions in a timely manner.
Experience delivering complex, practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
Ability to successfully lead multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high quality standards.
Ability to prioritize and organize increasingly complex work to meet overall timelines and quality standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with flexibility to adapt to frequent change.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, and judgement of when to escalate as appropriate.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to articulate complex concepts/messages with clarity and precision.
Demonstrated commitment to delivery excellence and client satisfaction.

Benefits

health coverage
wellbeing programs
paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
retirement plans
learning opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

WorkdayERP architectureenterprise architectureintegrated solutionscross-functional designcomplex implementationsdata flowssecurity designtenant managementcutover planning

Soft Skills

stakeholder communicationinterpersonal skillsconsultative skillsproblem solvingtroubleshootingproject managementadaptabilitycollaborationsynthesis of informationdelivery excellence

Certifications

Workday certificationERP certification