Workday Technical Architect - Director (Chicago)

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.The correlation between World-Class Professional Services firms and Directors…Thriving professional services firms share a number of traits— a team of first-rate Directors heads the list. At Huron, Directors represent the pinnacle of professionalism and expertise. They effectively collaborate with Huron and client senior leaders to architect and implement goal-achieving enterprise technology solutions while delivering remarkable results that meet - but usually exceed - specified engagement objectives. They provide client engagement delivery oversight, team leadership and program management. Throughout the process, they construct enduring relationships that benefit the firm in profound ways including selling additional project work into clients. Huron Directors contribute more than 10+ years of experience and dedication to helping organizations solve their most complex challenges—and they consistently convert expertise and intuition into the growth of our clients and Huron alike. Their talents and leadership instill passion and followership in clients, juniors and management. If you’re defined by ongoing progress—if you can lead teams, create solutions, and masterfully communicate on every level…If you’re a consummate professional, a prospective champion of Huron's core values, and an inspiration of confidence and trust… then you can and will help Huron and it’s clients achieve their full potential.Rewarding and boundless… a Director role at Huron will ignite your future in professional services. We see what’s possible in you and help you achieve it.Qualifications:Deep expertise in Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, APIs)Strong experience in data conversion, migration, and data quality managementProven ability to design scalable enterprise architectures and integration patternsHands-on experience with Workday Extend, reporting, and custom solution developmentExposure to AI/automation and modern data platforms to enhance Workday capabilitiesStrong client-facing presence with the ability to articulate solutions, lead technical discussions, and support sales efforts by instilling confidence with prospects and stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to support business development by leading technical solutioning discussions, presenting to prospects, and serving as a trusted advisor in client-facing engagementsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services)Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses)Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies and large-scale Workday implementationsExperience with reporting/analytics tools (e.g., Prism Analytics, Power BI, Tableau)Knowledge of security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX)The estimated base salary range for this job is $175,000 - $225,000. 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 $227,500 - $303,750. 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 future.Position LevelDirectorCountryUnited States of AmericaSummaryLocation: Chicago - 550 Van Buren; New York - 1166 Ave of AmericasType: Full time