Functional Architect

United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Information Technology, ConsultingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, with at least 5 years of implementation experience, preferably with Workday. Strong end-to-end implementation experience with HR, Financial, or Student Information Systems is required, along with the ability to thrive in diverse, fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with executive staff. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally is also a requirement.

Responsibilities

The Functional Architect will provide strategic leadership and functional expertise throughout the sales and delivery lifecycle, partnering with sales teams on RFPs and proposals, and leading functional workstreams during implementation. They will ensure the integrity and alignment of Workday solutions with client goals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead client sessions. This role also involves providing quality assurance, mentoring junior team members, and promoting continuous improvement of methodologies.

Skills

Workday Financials

Workday HCM

Workday Student

ERP systems

RFP/RFI response

Solution design

Implementation delivery

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Quality assurance

Absence Management

Time Tracking

Cognizant

Professional services for digital transformation

About Cognizant

Cognizant provides professional services that help businesses adapt to the digital age. The company works with clients to improve their business operations and technology systems through a consultative approach that focuses on specific industries. This means they tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each client, helping them to innovate and operate more efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Cognizant emphasizes a deep understanding of various industries, which allows them to offer more relevant solutions. The goal of Cognizant is to empower clients to thrive in a digital world by transforming their business models and enhancing their operational capabilities.

Teaneck Township, New JerseyHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees