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Avaap · 3 days ago

Workday - Architect, HCM

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $185K/yr

Avaap is a consulting firm specializing in technology solutions, and they are seeking an HCM Architect to guide clients through discovery, design, and implementation of Workday HCM solutions. The role involves delivering consulting solutions, managing project teams, and ensuring successful implementation aligned with business requirements.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Delivers consulting solutions for large, complex projects and/or clients; serves as a subject matter expert and independently creates client deliverables as appropriate

Leads key work streams including large, complex teams and/or projects; directs and monitors the work of a project team, reviews deliverables, and contributes key content

Manages own time, availability, progress against project plan, and billable hour expectations; communicates risks and/or availability to project leader(s) and people manager and supports project team members in doing the same

Provides sales support including but not limited to proposals, presentations, work estimates, and Statement of Work (SOW) writing

Creates custom solutions as a result of gaps found during the requirement-gathering sessions while maintaining adherence to the client's Statement of Work(SOW)

Contributes to the development of relevant solutions and methodologies, industry collateral and publications, and public speaking engagements

Manages key client relationships as well as other client-side relationships influencing project success (e.g. internal partners, vendors, employees and/or customers)

Leverages current Avaap methodology, best practices, and tools to deliver client solutions; identifies opportunities for improvement and drives enhancements

Completes other related responsibilities as assigned based on client or business needs

Design and implement Workday HCM solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and Workday standards

Work closely with HR and IT teams to gather and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and technical design documents

Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, HR leaders, and third-party vendors to ensure that Workday HCM solutions are aligned with business needs and priorities

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams to ensure successful implementation of Workday HCM solutions

Participate in project planning, estimation, and risk management activities to ensure successful delivery of Workday HCM solutions

Provide ongoing support and maintenance of Workday HCM solutions, including system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements

Stay up-to-date with Workday HCM features and functionality, industry trends, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the Workday HCM platform

Qualification

Workday HCM solutionsConsulting solutionsProject managementTechnical leadershipWorkday certificationAdvanced Microsoft OfficeOpen Air skillsCommunicationMentoring experience

Required

Academic studies or equivalent work experience in practice-related discipline

Deep knowledge of practice offerings and services

Experience with or knowledge of a variety of modules in product suite; market-leading functional and technical knowledge and skills in one or more modules and demonstrated quickness learning new knowledge and skills

Prior experience delivering consulting solutions for large, complex projects and/or clients

Prior experience leading key work streams including large, complex teams and/or projects

Prior contributions to thought leadership and influence both inside and outside of the organization

Demonstrated examples of meeting or exceeding behavioral expectations for previous title(s) in Avaap's Competency Model

Prior experience serving as a mentor for multiple mentees

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences, both internal and external

Advanced Microsoft Office skills consistent with consulting uses

Advanced skills using Open Air or similar system

Advanced skills in practice-specific software, tools, and/or technology

Workday implementer certification in practice-related discipline (Workday certification required for Workday Business Unit)

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively

Must be able to perform work indoors and remain stationary at a computer

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration

Ability to work remotely or out of one of Avaap's physical office locations

Current permanent U.S. work authorization required