Workday Financials/Professional Services Automation Senior Principal C…
CognizantFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in resource management, project management, or PSA administration within the software, consulting, or professional services sectors. Experience with Certinia PSA (formerly FinancialForce PSA) or similar platforms is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Familiarity with Jira for project setup and administration, experience with document repositories like Confluence, strong analytical and data analysis skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills are also necessary. The ability to influence stakeholders, high attention to detail, autonomy, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to coordinate across teams are essential.
The Business Operations Specialist will serve as the primary administrator for the Certinia PSA platform, managing users, creating templates, and optimizing workflows. Responsibilities include tracking billable utilization, managing resource forecasts and capacity planning, and analyzing reports and dashboards to provide insights on resource utilization trends to leadership. The specialist will also support integrations between Certinia PSA, Salesforce CRM, and other business systems, ensure data integrity and process compliance, and deliver weekly utilization reports. Additionally, they will identify and recommend system improvements and process optimizations.
Cloud innovation and IT modernization services
Effectual specializes in modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses, focusing on cloud innovation. The company helps both commercial enterprises and public sector customers enhance their IT systems by using established methods and cloud solutions to accelerate digital transformation. Effectual's services include modern application development, cloud strategy, data analytics, and generative AI services, all aimed at improving data-driven decision-making. A significant part of their approach is ensuring data security and compliance, which helps businesses mitigate risks and protect their reputations. Additionally, Effectual assists clients in optimizing their cloud costs by reducing technical debt and the total cost of ownership. The goal of Effectual is to turn business challenges into successful outcomes through effective IT modernization.