Workday Projects Functional Lead

INTRODUCTION

Do you get excited when guiding organizations through complex transformation initiatives enabled by next-generation cloud technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and help shape innovative, skills-driven workforce solutions as a Workday Projects Functional Lead. We’re ready if you are.

DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading global partner to Workday, with a proven track record of delivering some of the most complex and impactful Workday programs worldwide. We pride ourselves on advising and collaborating closely with our clients — from early strategy and operating model design, through global implementations and transformation programs, to post-go-live support and continuous optimization.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of digital transformation and contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects for leading international organizations? At Accenture, you will have access to role-specific training for your Functional Lead position, along with continuous learning through seminars and collaboration across international locations.

You will be primed, equipped, and well-networked to lead innovative Workday Projects initiatives and deliver solutions that truly transform how organizations allocate and manage their people.

We believe in inclusion, diversity, and supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.”
— Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

WHAT WE OFFER

• Innovative, large-scale Workday Projects and Resource Allocation programs

• A global network of talented and passionate Workday professionals

• Challenging work for some of the world’s largest organizations

• Extensive education programs and certification opportunities

• International career and volunteering opportunities

• A diverse, inclusive, and socially active workforce

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home

• A friendly, collaborative, and supportive work environment

• The ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations

AS A WORKDAY PROJECTS FUNCTIONAL LEAD

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals delivering more than just technology. From pilot initiatives to scalable global solutions, you will help organizations unlock the full value of Workday Projects to enable transparent, skills-based resource allocation across delivery units and competence centers.

The role is centered on a Workday-based Resource Allocation initiative, leveraging Workday Projects and Workday Extend to address functional gaps and align with complex operating models, with integrations to Core HCM, Talent & Performance, Career Hub, and other deployed Workday modules.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HELP OUR CLIENTS BY

• Leading the design, configuration, and pilot delivery of Workday Projects solutions

• Creating and maintaining project structures, hierarchies, and project plans within Workday

• Assigning and managing project resources, demand, and associated budgets

• Preparing, analyzing, and presenting project analytics, dashboards, and reports

• Facilitating design workshops, prototype reviews, and solution walkthroughs with clients

• Designing and building Workday Projects configurations, validating design decisions and conversion data

• Reviewing and enhancing test scenarios and scripts to ensure robust functional coverage

• Resolving test defects and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Documenting global functional requirements and configuration workbooks

• Leading demos, train-the-trainer sessions, and knowledge transfer to support organizations

WE ARE LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

• Hands-on experience designing and configuring Workday Projects

• Strong understanding of adjacent Workday HCM domains, including Core HCM, Talent, Skills, Absence, and their relevance to Resource Allocation

• Workday certification in Project Services or Project Administrator

• End-to-end Workday implementation and/or AMS delivery experience

• Proven client-facing delivery and stakeholder management experience

• Extensive relevant Workday experience

• Fluency in English (Norwegian is a plus, not required)

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work independently, lead workstreams, and collaborate in global, multi-disciplinary teams

SET YOURSELF APART

• Additional Workday certifications, including C2C

• Experience in the Resources or Energy industry

• Background with a Tier 1 System Integrator

• Exposure to Workday Extend and custom application design

• Experience delivering pilot programs with scalability to global rollouts

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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