Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience., 5+ years experience implementing enterprise management solutions (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP)., 5+ years experience in gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions., Workday certification in Time Tracking and/or Absence is highly preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of Workday projects.

Identify strategies and recommend approaches to meet client requirements while ensuring no impact on production environments.

Lead business development activities, including proposal development and pursuit activities.

Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Job description

The Workday Absence and Time Tracking Senior Principal Consultant (Continuous Value Services) will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation or project. This individual works closely with engagement managers to identify business needs, provides superior client service to our clients and brings forth innovation ideas for new offerings and improvements to our current offerings

Responsibilities:

Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.
Work alongside the other functional teams and vendors to configure and test to ensure no impact to their production environment.
Takes a leadership position on a project or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance reviewer.
Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
Support development and refinement of the Continuous Value Services Cynergy process and materials and drive methodology acceptance and application across projects by all team members.
Become a Workday Absence and Time Tracking Continuous Value Services functional expert with deep knowledge of current functionality, design concepts, touch points with HCM, Payroll, Financials and future product direction.
Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
Drive the project or ticket by driving decisions and recommending best practices related to functionality.
Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.
Execute the day-to-day activities of Workday project or tickets for a variety of clients including process design, package implementation lifecycle support, and project reviews.
Lead business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities.
Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years experience implementing enterprise management solutions (i.e. Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.)
5+ years experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions to meet client requirements.
Experience in or knowledge of Human Resources, Payroll, Absence or Time (Time Tracking, Time Entry, Time & Labor, Time & Attendance)
Workday certification in Time Tracking and/or Absence highly preferred.
Subject Matter Expertise in the respective functional area.
Passion for exceptional client service.

Salary and Other Compensation


Applications will be accepted until 07/28/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $129,632 - $180,237 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.



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
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 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.

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