[Hiring] Manager, Workday Financials @Cognizant

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Workday Finance Practice. This individual will be a core member of the finance leadership team, playing a dual role as both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor. The ideal candidate will bring deep Workday Finance expertise, lead multiple projects as a solution architect, and drive excellence in delivery, people development, and practice growth.

• Project Oversight & Delivery
  • Provide oversight for multiple Workday Finance projects across the practice.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to project teams, identifying risks, resolving issues, and ensuring successful delivery.
  • Serve as Solution Architect on 2–3 concurrent projects, guiding the overall solution design and ensuring alignment with client requirements.
  • Design and validate Foundation Data Models (FDM) tailored to client-specific needs.
• Sales & Business Development
  • Partner with the sales team to support RFP responses, solutioning, estimations, and SOW development.
  • Participate in client orals and pre-sales discussions to position the firm’s capabilities effectively.
• Leadership & People Development
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
  • Mentor and coach consultants, providing regular feedback and supporting career development.
  • Conduct skills assessments and recommend cross-training opportunities.
  • Manage team performance and utilization targets, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Practice Management
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the Workday Finance practice.
  • Lead or support key practice initiatives and innovation efforts.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning through town halls and internal forums.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Workday Finance (or equivalent ERP) implementation experience.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior consultant on complex Workday projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in sales support, including estimating and presenting to clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Workday certifications in Financials or related modules.
• Experience in managing geographically distributed teams.
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 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

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.