Workday Grants Consultant
About The Position
We are supporting a major statewide Workday implementation and seeking experienced Workday Grants Consultants to join a dedicated team driving a transformative enterprise solution. This role will play a critical part in designing, building, and deploying Workday Grants functionality across multiple agencies, helping modernize grant management processes statewide. Project Overview The State is executing a multi-year Workday implementation, with Go Live targeted for July 2026 , followed by a year of ongoing support. The Grants workstream is currently in build/tenant configuration, and the team is expanding to meet upcoming milestones and cross-agency needs. There is also strong potential for additional follow-on work with other state agencies . Why This Role Matters This initiative will modernize how grants are managed across multiple agencies, impacting processes, technology, and service delivery statewide. As part of a small, specialized team, you will have the opportunity to shape solution design, drive adoption, and directly influence project success. Responsibilities Project Context: Grants Workstream State agencies currently operate with disparate processes and no unified Grants system , relying largely on legacy technology. This initiative aims to establish a standard framework across agencies, and the Grants team will be central to designing scalable processes that can support broad modernization.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience implementing or supporting Workday Grants
- Proven ability to conduct engaging demos and present complex topics clearly
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work with varied agency customers and listen actively
- Strong consultative mindset, with the ability to educate, influence, and guide decision-making
- Familiarity with data conversion and approaches to moving from legacy systems to Workday
Nice To Haves
- State government experience is highly desirable, but Higher Education experience is also very relevant
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with agency stakeholders to understand current-state grants processes and gaps
- Facilitate Workday Grants demonstrations to illustrate capabilities, features, and optimal workflows
- Provide consultative guidance , educating customers on best practices and solution options
- Partner closely with business users to guide them through the transition from legacy systems
- Identify approaches for data migration , mapping, and alignment to Workday Grants functionality
- Support configuration, testing, readiness activities, and go-live events
- Build strong relationships with diverse agency stakeholders and represent the Workday Grants team professionally
Benefits
- Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
