Overview

Job Location:
United States – Remote

The Workday Engagement Manager (Continuous Value Services) is a leader,  project manager,  and mentor who thrives on client, company, and team accomplishment. This person will be hands-on with the development of key project deliverables such as: charter, project/staffing plans, issue logs, etc. while driving client engagement. Any budget or resourcing constraints will be communicated and addressed, keeping in mind the project’s success and profitability.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Become an expert in Cynergy Implementation Methodology and use it on all  CVS  engagements.  
  • Demonstrate competency in the Workday product suite – HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.  
  • Manage 20 small to medium CVS  engagements.  
  • Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.  
  • Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate non-resolved issues. Communicate issues and account status.  
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to Principal Consultants working on CVS engagements.  
  • Work with the client project manager and/or sponsor to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or time frames.  
  • Ensure project tasks are delivered within the budget outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and according to the agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)  
  • Present clients with change orders in the event  Cognizant is being asked to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW. 

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience 
  • Previous Workday experience strongly preferred, but not required.  
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning.  
  • A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.  
  • PMP a plus
  • Very organized individual with the ability to work in a highly deadline-driven environment with strong time management and multi-tasking skills  
  • Excellent project management skills and strong attention to detail  
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation to identify and execute tasks  
  • Ability to work closely with remote project teams with varying work styles and work schedules  
  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote) 

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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:

  • Start with a point of view: I apply my expertise to gain trust and to lead our clients forward.
  • Seek data, build knowledge: I use facts to guide my actions and decisions.
  • Always strive, never settle: I act with agility and creativity, determined to stay one step ahead.
  • Work as one: I deliver solutions that draw upon the full power and scale of Cognizant.
  • Create conditions for everyone to thrive: I include, enable, and invest in everyone around me.
  • Do the right thing, the right way: I always make the ethical choice.