Workday Consulting Senior Manager - SCM

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.Senior Managers serve in an outward-facing, hands-on, and multi-faceted role combining project and engagement management, team leadership and material interaction with clients at both tactical and strategic levels.While activities vary based on project size/scope and individual skill-sets and strengths, the Senior Manager can expect to spend considerable time on client-facing engagements through all project phases (pursuit to delivery), project management, and intensive data-analysis to implement impactful recommendations. Additionally, Senior Managers time will revolve around overall practice development, the mentorship of Coachees (when assigned), and general project/organizational administrative tasks.Qualifications:8+ years of experience analyzing requirements, designing solutions, writing functional specifications, conducting tests, troubleshooting issues and working with business usersMUST have experience leading and architecting Workday Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Strategic Sourcing implementationsOperational expertise in contracting, including contract authoring, negotiation workflows, approvals, renewals and complianceExperience leading and architecting Workday Procurement, Supplier Accounts and Inventory is preferredCertification in Workday Financials/Supply Chain or hands-on experience with the applicationBachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Industrial Engineering5+ years of experience leading project workstreams and client engagements with little to no supervisionProven ability to mentor and develop junior consultants and build bench strength within a practiceAbility to solve complex problems creatively with strong critical thinkingStrong analytical skills, functional or technical knowledge, and hands-on expertise with cloud-based enterprise solutionsStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain results, risks and issues to internal teams and client leadersWillingness to travel up to 50% as needed to work with clients or other internal project teamsThe estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $190,0000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $198,000- $228,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the futurePosition LevelSenior ManagerCountryUnited States of AmericaSummaryLocation: Chicago - 550 Van BurenType: Full time