Workday Transformation and Optimization Architect (Workday Certified) - Remote

Strada Global•Toronto, ON

8d•$125,230 - $232,570•Remote

About The Position

The Transformation and Optimization Architect manages the overall delivery of Strada's Transformation and Optimization Services. Uses broad experience with Workday implementation, AMS support and/or tenant assessments to drive the client towards value realization of their Workday investment. They will be aligned to multi-domain tenant assessments, collaborate with Solutions and Enablement managers to create client’s Workday roadmaps and hand the roadmap plan to ongoing teams for execution with continued oversight. The Role Has a broad understanding of the entire Workday HCM product suite, proving the ability to speak to clients and leaders in high level terms in any given area. Responsible for leading large and/or multi domain tenant assessments across functional areas. Support BPaaS and AMS Standalone clients with regular oversight, diagnostics, and annual roadmap creating/updates. Executes on the cutting edge of product roll out including ‘first time’ installations, use cases with new technology, POV design and Sales/Solutions offerings - stays current with Workday release features Design and deliver future-ready Workday solutions to help organizations optimize their HR functions and enhance their employees’ experiences. Facilitate cross-functional sessions to familiarize the Strada team with the customer needs, specifications, design targets, development process, design standards, techniques and tools to support roadmap projects Collaborate with functional and technical consultants to design holistic solutions. Provide a proactive interface between the external clients and the internal staff to ensure effective coordination and delivery of Workday roadmap. Collaborates with Solutions Architects and Enablement Managers to ensure the delivery of solutions from sales to AMS. Function as the lead architect by being strategically engaged in delivery of custom solutions created during the sales process and in conjunction with the Solutions Architects. May also be responsible for creating custom solutions as a result of discovery and the delivery process. Mentors colleagues in broader Workday thought leadership. Facilitates discussions around our framework and ensures a quality of delivery and consistency in our delivery process Strong understanding of the Strada Point of View and looks to continuously refine and develop methodology and Point of View across domains. Works across the organization and maintains/builds strong working relationships based on experiences/past interactions

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline.
8-10 years relevant work experience required.
Significant business and implementation or AMS support experience and deep understanding across multiple domains.
Workday project experience or AMS support required with experience supporting technology solutions outside of their area of expertise.
Previous consulting experience required either as an internal consultant or with a consulting / software organization.
Influential communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries.
Ability to relate well with others with the ability to adapt style as needed.
Currently Workday certified in multiple domains is a requirement for this role.
Workday certification, successful continuation of appropriate Workday Certification(s) is a requirement of the role.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in thought leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the overall delivery of Strada's Transformation and Optimization Services.
Drives the client towards value realization of their Workday investment using broad experience with Workday implementation, AMS support and/or tenant assessments.
Leads large and/or multi-domain tenant assessments across functional areas.
Supports BPaaS and AMS Standalone clients with regular oversight, diagnostics, and annual roadmap creation/updates.
Executes on the cutting edge of product roll out including ‘first time’ installations, use cases with new technology, POV design and Sales/Solutions offerings.
Stays current with Workday release features.
Designs and delivers future-ready Workday solutions to help organizations optimize their HR functions and enhance their employees’ experiences.
Facilitates cross-functional sessions to familiarize the Strada team with customer needs, specifications, design targets, development process, design standards, techniques and tools to support roadmap projects.
Collaborates with functional and technical consultants to design holistic solutions.
Provides a proactive interface between external clients and internal staff to ensure effective coordination and delivery of Workday roadmap.
Collaborates with Solutions Architects and Enablement Managers to ensure the delivery of solutions from sales to AMS.
Functions as the lead architect by being strategically engaged in delivery of custom solutions created during the sales process and in conjunction with the Solutions Architects.
May be responsible for creating custom solutions as a result of discovery and the delivery process.
Mentors colleagues in broader Workday thought leadership.
Facilitates discussions around our framework and ensures a quality of delivery and consistency in our delivery process.
Works across the organization and maintains/builds strong working relationships based on experiences/past interactions.