Cognizant

Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, Procure to Pay - Global AMS (Application Managed Services)

United States

$128,093 – $192,140Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Global (Managed Services)
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $128,093 - $192,140 (depending on experience)

The Workday Financials Procure to Pay Senior Principal Consultant – Global Application Managed Services (AMS) is a dynamic and experienced professional familiar with the managed services construct. This role requires a post-production expert with functional skills, the ability to maintain business context, and a strong work ethic. You will join a team with a positive attitude, collaborative culture, and a passion for client success.

Requirements

  • Certification: Workday Procure to Pay certification is mandatory.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 5-7 years of Corporate Applications portfolio experience.
    • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in client-facing roles handling managed services in a global delivery model.
  • Workday Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Workday Integrations and Workday Financials.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science or Engineering) or equivalent experience.
  • Skills:
    • Expert level understanding of Workday Financials domain.
    • Ability to multitask and perform a variety of duties.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Willingness to go the extra mile to solve customer problems.
    • Good analytical skills with the ability to solve complex incidents and provide suggestions/best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FINS Workstream: Onshore lead who leads the Workday Financials (FINS) workstream for assigned accounts.
  • AMS Methodologies: Apply and execute various AMS methodologies and activities in Workday FINS engagements.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaboratively work with the Offshore team on day-to-day activities, incidents, root cause analysis, and other work requests.
  • On-Call Support: Provide on-call support and holiday coverage as required.
  • SLA Management: Deep knowledge in SLA constructs and adherence.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to create high-business impact solutions.
  • Operational Efficiency: Contribute to the operational efficiency of the Workday practice.
  • Reporting & Dashboards: Proactively identify and develop reporting dashboards to improve Workday utilization and support metrics.
  • Issue Resolution: Work with clients to identify and resolve issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframe.
  • System Maintenance: Ensures system design fits the needs of the user, maintain the Workday platform with a focus on reporting, business process maintenance, security administration, data loads, and data audits.
  • Project Management: Comfortable with leading multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Vendor & Team Communication: Drive continual business process improvements throughout the organization, Lead a team of Workday consultants across multiple engagements, and ensure team deliverables are delivered on time with timely reminders to vendors and the project team.

Application Instructions

  • Application Deadline: 06/24/2025

Company Information

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Skills

Workday Financials
Workday Integrations
Client-facing
Managed Services
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Incident Resolution
Best Practices

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

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may affect service delivery and client satisfaction.
Expansion into IoT exposes Cognizant to competitive pressures.
Geopolitical risks in Eastern Europe could impact Cognizant's operations.

Differentiation

Cognizant's consultative approach tailors digital solutions to specific industry needs.
Strategic acquisitions enhance Cognizant's capabilities in IoT and digital transformation.
Cognizant's strong presence in Eastern Europe boosts its software engineering talent pool.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital transformation boosts Cognizant's service offerings.
IoT market expansion aligns with Cognizant's acquisition of Mobica.
ServiceNow expertise strengthens Cognizant's position in enterprise IT solutions.

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