Senior Change Management Consultant – Workday Success Plans

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Senior Change Management Consultant leading strategies for customer adoption of Workday technology. Collaborating with clients to enhance user experience and drive AI capabilities.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,800 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading change management activities for Workday deployments, focusing on user adoption, training, and communication strategies. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring positive client relationships and effective conflict resolution.

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Workday Change ManagementUser Adoption StrategiesProject ManagementWorkday HCM CertificationVerbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Change Impact AnalysisTraining Material DevelopmentAdoption MeasurementProcess AlignmentUser TrainingProblem ResolutionAI Transition Management

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceConflict ResolutionAdaptabilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday HCM Products Certification

Industry Keywords

HR SystemsChange Management MethodologyEnd-User AdoptionStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and implementation of strategies that promote end-user adoption of Workday.
Support change-related activities including, but not limited to, change impact analysis, strategy development, readiness assessment, and adoption measurement
Lead hands-on development of communications and training materials that support a successful transition to Workday for key end-users
Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of Workday's Change Management methodology to support new SKUs and other innovation-focused initiatives
Confidently and consistently provide excellent customer service
Share their broad experience with industry practices
Adapt and succeed independently in challenging situations
Support multiple customers concurrently on short duration projects
Enjoy the reward of helping customers to stabilize and optimize their Workday applications and to learn about new features.
Partner with an Engagement Manager to deliver Change Management services (Tenant Review with Advisory Consulting Services)

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of full-time professional related work experience
Experience leading change management activities for one or more Workday deployments
Certification in Workday HCM Products is preferred
Demonstrates a solid grasp of HR related systems and processes
Ability to demonstrate past experience with managing multiple projects and/or workstreams at one time
Very strong verbal communication skills and comfortable presenting in a customer-facing capacity with the ability to tailor communication and presentations to different audiences.
Ability to effectively navigate and resolve conflicts that may arise between client stakeholders, ensuring project alignment and maintaining positive client relationships.
Experience in Workday deployment projects, including user training, process alignment, and problem resolution, with a focus on driving user adoption and minimizing disruption.
Experience managing the human element of AI transitions, specifically driving user adoption and upskilling teams on AI capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Workday Bonus Plan
role-specific commission/bonus
annual refresh stock grants