Workday Senior Engagement Manager

The Senior Engagement Manager is a leader and project manager who thrives on client, company, and team accomplishment. This person will be hands-on with the development of key project deliverables such as charter, project/staffing plans, issue logs, etc. while driving client engagement. Any budget or resourcing constraints will be communicated and addressed, keeping in mind the project’s success and profitability. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Become an expert in Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements.  
• Demonstrate competency in the Workday product suite - HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.  
• Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed. 
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Principal Consultants working on their implementations.  
• Work with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.  
• Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW. 
• Work with Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with agreed to checkpoints.  
• Assist in the transition of the client from professional services to product support.  
• Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation.   

Duties and Tasks: 

• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns about applications.  
• Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings. 
• Present client with change orders in the event they are asking Workday to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW.  
• Participate in the sales cycle as requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.  
• Identify opportunities to position other service offerings. 
• Simultaneously manage multiple Workday product implementations in the Project Manager role.  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Information Systems, or related field  
• 3-5 years previous Workday experience. 
• Knowledge of Internet technology and Enterprise Resource Planning. 
• A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll. 
• Previous experience in a project management role for ERP software installations 
• PMP a plus. 

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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.