Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to join our Workday Finance Practice. This individual will be a core member of the finance leadership team, playing a dual role as both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor.
The ideal candidate will bring deep Workday Finance expertise, lead multiple projects as a solution architect, and drive excellence in delivery, people development, and practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide oversight for multiple Workday Finance projects across the practice.
* Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring successful delivery.
* Serve as Solution Architect on 2–3 concurrent projects, guiding the overall solution design and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
* Design and validate Foundation Data Models (FDM) tailored to client-specific needs.
Sales & Business Development:
* Partner with the sales team to support RFP responses, solutioning, estimations, and SOW development.
* Participate in client orals and pre-sales discussions to position the firm's capabilities effectively.
Leadership & People Development:
* Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
* Mentor and coach consultants, providing regular feedback and supporting career development.
* Conduct skills assessments and recommend cross-training opportunities.
* Manage team performance and utilization targets, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Practice Management:
* Contribute to the strategic direction of the Workday Finance practice.
* Lead or support key practice initiatives and innovation efforts.
* Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning through town halls and internal forums.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* 5–7 years of Workday Finance (or equivalent ERP) implementation experience.
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior consultant on complex Workday projects.
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in sales support, including estimating and presenting to clients.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Attributes:
* Workday certifications in Financials or related modules.
* Experience in managing geographically distributed teams.
* PASSion for mentoring and developing talent.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.