Workday Senior Engagement Manager

Role Description

The Senior Engagement Manager is a leader and project manager who thrives on client, company, and team accomplishment. This person will be hands-on with the development of key project deliverables while driving client engagement.

• Become an expert in Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements.
• Demonstrate competency in the Workday product suite - HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
• Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Principal Consultants working on their implementations.
• Work with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.
• Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW.
• Work with Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with agreed to checkpoints.
• Assist in the transition of the client from professional services to product support.
• Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation.

Duties and Tasks:

• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns about applications.
• Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings.
• Present client with change orders in the event they are asking Workday to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW.
• Participate in the sales cycle as requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.
• Identify opportunities to position other service offerings.
• Simultaneously manage multiple Workday product implementations in the Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Information Systems, or related field.
• 3-5 years previous Workday experience.
• Knowledge of Internet technology and Enterprise Resource Planning.
• A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.
• Previous experience in a project management role for ERP software installations.
• PMP a plus.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.