The Consultant will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday intersystem problems. They will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. They must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the project to meet the business and design qualifications. Key Responsibilities Become a Workday product expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing and implementation. Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified. Track issues and risks, communicate status and elevate concerns applicable for all clients in your portfolio. Guide the client through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the client’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project. Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution. Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, the project team and the Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project. Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer. Display a hands‑on expertise of the software, including iLoading client data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security. Utilize the technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent. 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience highly desired. 2-5 years of Human Resources, Payroll, or Financial software experience preferred. 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software highly desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr