Workday Adaptive Architect

Job Title: Workday Adaptive Planning Architect

Location: Remote – United States

Onsite Requirements: Some onsite presence required in San Jose, CA

Compensation Range: $100–$105 per hour

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 3 months

Hours: Full-time preferred; part-time candidates may also be considered

Location Preference: West Coast-based candidates preferred

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Workday Adaptive Planning Architect to assess and stabilize an existing Adaptive Planning environment for a client in the data center industry.

Following the departure of the team previously responsible for Adaptive Planning, this consultant will help the client rebuild operational knowledge, understand the current configuration, identify gaps, and establish a clear path forward. The ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into an existing environment with limited documentation and independently driving discovery, assessment, and recommendations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review and assess the existing Workday Adaptive Planning environment, including key configurations, processes, and functionality.

• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement while recommending scalable best practices for ongoing administration and support.

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand current business needs and determine appropriate next steps for the Adaptive Planning environment.

• Develop clear documentation, recommendations, and knowledge-transfer materials to support long-term ownership of the platform.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Senior-level Workday Adaptive Planning experience, including architecture, configuration, and solution assessment.

• Strong ability to evaluate an existing Adaptive environment with limited documentation and independently identify configuration or process gaps.

• Experience developing future-state recommendations, documentation, and support models for Workday Adaptive Planning.

• Strong client-facing communication and consulting skills with the ability to translate technical findings into practical recommendations.

• Ability to travel periodically to San Jose, California as required.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Workday Adaptive Planning certification.

• Experience supporting Adaptive Planning within SAP or other complex enterprise environments.

• West Coast location or ability to accommodate Pacific Time business hours.

Additional Details

• Initial engagement is expected to run for approximately three months.

• Full-time availability is preferred, though qualified part-time consultants may be considered.

• Initial priorities will include environment assessment, documentation, knowledge recovery, and actionable recommendations.

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