Cognizant · 4 hours ago
Associate Director, Solutions Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$114K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expCognizant is seeking an experienced Lead, Solutions Architect to join their Workday consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Workday-focused pre-sales architects to design solutions and develop accurate project estimates and proposals during the sales cycle.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Workday Solutions Architects across North America
Drive the ongoing evolution of our solutioning strategy, processes, and tools
Engage with prospective clients to understand requirements and craft tailored solutions
Define solution strategies for Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financials during the sales process
Oversee RFP/RFI responses, client presentations, and proposal development
Ensure accurate project scoping and estimation for statements of work
Collaborate with sales leadership to qualify opportunities and define approaches
Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across the team
Represent Cognizant at industry events and conferences (optional)
Optional: Represent Cognizant at industry events and conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of Workday implementation experience, including HCM, Payroll, and Financials
3+ years of leadership experience managing solution architects or similar roles
Strong communication and presentation skills for executive-level audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Current Workday certification (HCM or Financials preferred)
Represent Cognizant at industry events and conferences
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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