The Workday Engagement Manager (Continuous Value Services) is a leader, project manager, and mentor 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.
Responsibilities:
- Become an expert in Cynergy Implementation Methodology and use it on all Continuous Value Services engagements.
- Demonstrate competency in the Workday product suite - HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
- Manage 20 small to medium Continuous Value Services engagements.
- Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.
- Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate non-resolved issues.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to Principal Consultants working on CVS engagements.
- Work with the client project manager and/or sponsor to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or time frames.
- Ensure project tasks are delivered within the budget outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and according to the agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Present clients with change orders when Cognizant is asked to perform tasks outside the scope of the SOW.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
- Previous Workday experience strongly preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning.
- A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.
- PMP certification a plus.
- Highly organized with the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, demonstrating strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, showing flexibility, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation.
- Ability to collaborate with remote project teams with varying work styles and schedules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote).
- Willingness to travel on-site if needed; minimal travel required.
Salary and Other Compensation: Applications accepted until 11/5/2025. The annual salary ranges from $102,904 to $154,837, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance.
Perks: Cognizant offers benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays and Time Off, 401(k) plan, Disability insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits are accurate as of the posting date and subject to change.
Why choose Cognizant:
- Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas.
- Opportunity to do impactful work.
- Community outreach and volunteer programs.
- Learning and advancement opportunities.
- Global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
- Various Affinity groups for support and networking.
Cognizant Core Values:
- Work as One: Collaborate and leverage each other's strengths.
- Raise the Bar: Strive for excellence in work and delivery.
- Dare to Innovate: Push boundaries and reimagine possibilities.
- Do the Right Thing: Lead with integrity and ethics.
- Own It: Take responsibility for outcomes.
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📌 Workday Engagement Manager (Continuous Value Services)
🏢 Collaborative Solutions
📍 Australia