The HCM Lead will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a Workday product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing and implementation.

• Reinforces company policies and procedures to others.

• Drives and makes decisions regarding tactical direction of project workstreams.

• Identifies dependencies and supports interplay between different workstreams within a project.

• Leads, mentors, and oversees the work of other Consultants within their projects. 

• Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’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 HCM solution.

• 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, including iLoading client data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security.

• Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.

• 5+ years of Workday functional implementation experience, required.

• Experience gathering business requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines. 

• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.

• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.

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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.