Position Overview
- Location Type: Onsite (potential for hybrid)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: $86,085 - $129,127 (depending on experience and qualifications)
As a Workday Financials Grants Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. You will leverage your expertise in Core Financials, Grants Management, Customer Accounts, and Projects to recommend solutions and support clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of Workday functional implementation experience required.
- 2-5 years of Financial software experience required.
- 2-5 years implementing functional solutions with ERP or SaaS software required.
- Prior experience leading or managing teams required.
- Skills:
- Proficiency with business processes including: general ledger, budgeting, cash management, grant management, chart of accounts re-design, procure-to-pay, purchase order conversions, expense management, fixed asset management, and/or order-to-cash.
- Report writing experience and/or Workday Financials certification, highly desired.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Become a Workday Financials expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
- Leverage expertise to recommend the best solution based on client requirements, budget, and timeframe.
- Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and understanding of unique business requirements.
- Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, keeping the client, project team, and Engagement Manager informed of changes or progress.
- Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
- Adapt the scope of the project as needed based on evolving client requirements.
- Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share skills and learnings.
Application Instructions
- Applications will be accepted until 05/21/2025.
Company Information
- Company: Cognizant
- Travel: Minimal travel required, but willingness to travel on-site may be needed.
- Additional Notes:
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
- Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
- Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals.