Job Title:

Workday Solutions Architect

Job Summary:

Next Generation, Inc., an Equal-Opportunity Employer, is seeking a full-time, long-term Workday Solutions Architect. The Workday Solutions Architect is a senior-level professional focused in the planning and design phases of an implementation as well as quality assurance and advisory throughout the solution lifecycle. The Workday Solutions Architect works closely with HR functional consultants, IT Product Owners/business analysts, and technical consultants to understand stakeholder needs, translate them into Workday configurations, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the stakeholder expectations and requirements. The Solutions Architect will also work on strategic initiatives such as business process improvement and delivering ongoing architectural governance processes. The Workday Solutions Architect will be skilled in implementing solutions, creating standardized templates, and executing demonstrations with the software. We are looking for a highly professional individual to run our Workday Practice. This is a mostly remote role, with occasional travel required to our office in downtown Chicago.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review as-is processes and partner with the Enterprise Architect to create the target operating model and the high-level to-be process model
• Accountable for the low-level solution design based on requirements, high-level design, current system implementation, and environment landscape
• Lead the design of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices, standards, and methodologies. Deliver design outcomes following the NRF project management methodology and technical governance
• Provide technical guidance, design auditing, and mentorship to other Workday consultants and developers on a project team
• Collaborate with business analysts, functional, and technical consultants to gather and analyze client requirements, design solutions, and conduct testing and validation
• Review the design of configurations and customized Workday modules, integrations, reports, dashboards, and workflows to ensure client specifications will be met successfully
• Manage and resolve complex issues and risks that arise during the project lifecycle, escalating them as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project managers, providing regular updates on design status, deliverables, and issues
• Stay updated on the latest Workday features, functionalities, and best practices, and apply them to the project as needed. Conduct research on related emerging technologies to ensure the most effective development application tools and methodologies are adopted
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday solutions for clients, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Provide Workday mentoring and training to support the team in understanding and implementing solutions or integrations on the platform

• Participate in the sales process including conducting system demos and estimating work effort for possible engagements

*Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required
• At least 5 years of experience in Workday solution design and development, with exposure to various Workday modules, such as HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation
• Workday certification in one or more of the following areas: Workday Integration, Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, Workday Calculated Fields, Workday Security, Workday Prism Analytics, or Workday Adaptive Planning
• Strong knowledge of Workday architecture, configuration, customization, integration, reporting, and testing methodologies and tools
• Proficient in Workday technologies, such as XML, XSLT, SOAP, REST, Web Services, and EIB
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, with a passion for delivering high-quality Workday solutions that meet client needs and expectations
• Solid understanding of delivering Architecture services within the Agile methodology