Workday Associate Engagement Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Workday Associate Engagement Manager is a project manager responsible for supporting client, company, and team accomplishments. This role involves hands-on support for key project deliverables such as charters, project/staffing plans, and issue logs, while actively driving client engagement. The position requires communication and addressing of any budget or resourcing constraints, with a focus on project success and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in Workday's Implementation Methodology and apply it to all engagements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Workday product suite, including HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
• Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.
• Provide support to Engagement and Senior Engagement Managers on larger projects.
• Collaborate with the client project manager to identify and resolve issues that could impact project scope and/or timelines.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the budget outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Work with Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with agreed-upon checkpoints.
• Assist in the transition of the client from professional services to product support.
• Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completion of their implementation.
• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns regarding applications.
• Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings.
• Identify and escalate change orders when clients request tasks outside the SOW.
• Participate in the sales cycle as requested to gather requirements, formulate delivery approaches, and develop proposals/SOWs.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• Previous Workday experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Internet technology and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.
• PMP certification is strongly desired.

Salary and Other Compensation

• Application Deadline: October 22, 2025
• Annual Salary: $75,800 - $95,865 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Incentive Program: Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to applicable plan terms.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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 with 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.