Workday Engagement Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Become an expert in Cognizant’s CynergyTM (Workday) Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements, while demonstrating competency in the Workday product suite- HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
• Manage 1 - 2 large Workday product implementations in the Project Manager role.
• Participate in the sales cycle when requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.
• Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.
• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns appropriately, while working with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other Collaborative consultants.
• Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW.
• Present client with change orders to address changes in scope, timeline or cost that is different from the SOW.
• Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings.
• Work with Workday’s Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with checkpoints.
• Assist in the transition of the customer from professional services to product support.
• Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation, and identify opportunities to position other service offerings.
• Skills and Requirements:
• Successful project management experience leading medium to large Workday implementations
• Previous Workday Consulting/Partner experience essential
• A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll is a plus.
• PMP a plus.
• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.
• Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK
• #LI-Remote
• Why choose Cognizant:
• 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
• 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.