Principal Workday EDM Solution Architect

Overview

In this principal role, you will own the quality of implementing and configuring the Employee Document Management app for a global client base, often leading a workstream. You will engage on high-profile projects, address complex functional challenges, and act as a senior liaison and escalation point for clients. You’ll contribute to business development and support sales with commercial estimates, while building capability and mentoring senior talent. This is a chance to share expertise and lead thought leadership in Workday capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own delivery quality for the Employee Document Management app across global projects
• Manage a workstream and engage on high-profile Workday/ERP projects
• Act as senior client liaison and escalation point
• Contribute to business development and provide sales-facing content
• Develop capability, recruit, mentor, and guide senior staff
• Share knowledge and provide internal/external thought leadership

Key requirements

• Senior/Director-level experience in multiple large ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday implementations
• Strong understanding of ERP, Corporate Services and/or Workday product areas (HCM, Financials, Payroll) plus specialist capability
• Experience with delivery methodologies/models for software as a service (SaaS)
• Broad business and technology experience with awareness of industry trends
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to delegate, motivate, and develop staff
• Strong customer management experience with senior executives and ability to present to audiences
• Proven ability to manage conflicting demands and negotiate in complex situations
• Willingness to travel within the region as required
• Ability to collaborate with functional and technical consultants to understand cross-functional Workday configurations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• negotiation
• Workday (HCM, Financials, Payroll)
• ERP and Corporate Services knowledge
• SaaS delivery methodologies

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