Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Active Workday Certification – HCM Core, Strong Workday Implementation experience, Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously..

Key responsabilities:

Execute day-to-day activities of Workday HCM project support for various client contracts

Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices

Facilitate design workshops with clients and drive requirements sign-off

Mentor other consultants and share product knowledge to grow the practice.

Job description

About the Role

As a Workday HCM Principal Consultant, you will work with both business and technical teams. Provide support to Implementation projects, Continuous Value Services (CVS), Application Managed Services (AMS) enhancements across different region. This resource typically reports to a Manager level position within the Delivery organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday HCM project support for a variety of client contracts including staff augmentation, ad-hoc support, and implementation
Provide subject matter expertise on Workday best practices
Work directly with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives, facilitate discussions, and ultimately drive requirements sign-off
Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions
Facilitating design workshops with clients for CVS
Design, develop, test, and deploy configurations required to meet business requirements
Facilitate knowledge transfer and educate clients on developing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform
Track issues and risks, communicate status and escalate concerns to project management
Mentor other consultants; actively share product knowledge with others to grow our practice

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Must have active Workday Certification – HCM Core
Additional Certifications (Preferred) - Recruiting, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Advanced Compensation
SME of at least 1 Workday module
Strong Workday Implementation experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to identify and analyze areas of risk and develop plans to minimize
Strong consulting and presentation skills with the ability to effectively manage client expectations
Ability to work in diverse, fast paced environment and effectively collaborate across teams.
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing ecosystem

Additional Notes

This position will be based in Manila Office -Remote Work.
GDC supports 3 regions – APAC, EMEA and NA– shifts may vary

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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.

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