Workday Impl/Advisory Architect

Kognitiv Inc.

About The Position

At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive. Ready to do your best work? Join us. Who We Are Looking For Are you a Workday expert who loves turning complex business problems into elegant system solutions? We’re looking for Workday Advisory Consultants to join our team. In this role, you’ll be more than just a configuration expert—you’ll be a trusted partner to our clients, helping them squeeze every drop of value out of their Workday investment. You’ll lead implementations, mentor junior consultants, and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Workday with a mix of technical skill and high-level strategy. Seeking Key Areas: Core HCM + either WD Recruiting or WD Benefits

Requirements

4+ years of experience leading Workday implementations, working in Post-Production/AMS, or managing Workday from the client side.
Deep expertise in at least one Workday specialty and have advanced knowledge in at least two others.
Experience leading workstreams through the entire project lifecycle.
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills (even in remote environments).
Ability to influence diverse audiences to reach a consensus.
Ability to organize your own desk, hit deadlines, and maintain quality standards without someone looking over your shoulder.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10% of the year).

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and configuration of global Workday solutions.
Take business requirements from "idea" to "live," ensuring everything is tested and ready for prime time.
Lead interactive sessions with clients to dig deep into their needs.
Recommend best practices and propose creative solutions.
Prioritize and execute tasks across multiple projects at once.
Oversee project scope, quality, and timelines, ensuring we deliver excellence every time.
Be the client’s voice when working alongside other implementation partners, providing a third-party perspective and making sure their needs are truly met.
Dive into the root cause, troubleshoot, and fix issues when things don’t go as planned.
Mentor less experienced consultants and contribute your "lessons learned" to our internal knowledge base to help the whole team grow.