Sr. Enterprise Architect

We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team As a member of our diverse and skilled North America Presales team, you will have the opportunity to communicate and demonstrate the power of Workday's applications to prospects and customers alike. It is this team's job to bring the value of Workday solutions to life and showcase how the world of work can be transformed. Along with working closely with our sales counterparts, this team also sits at the exciting intersection of our Product Management, Consulting Services, Marketing, and Value Management teams, providing exposure to various areas of the business

About the Role

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Workday customers and prospects, crafting the overall solution strategy to achieve their business objectives. With deep Technology and Media expertise and understanding of enterprise SaaS solutions, you will establish yourself as a leader with a valued point of view.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading strategic, complex, platform opportunities. This involves architecting technology solution strategies that achieve customer objectives.
• Identifying and analyzing key systems, dependencies, and integration points within the overall solution landscape, developing solution maps.
• Providing expert guidance to sales and deal teams on how to differentiate with Workday technology.
• Collaborating across functional groups (Value Management, Services, Customer Success Management) to create customer experiences that build long-term, sustainable relationships., With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The ideal candidate has a strong consulting experience in business applications, coupled with a deep understanding of the Technology & Media industry.

You are adept at translating business needs into technology solutions. Your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills enable you to engage effectively with C-level executives

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years Enterprise Software Solution Consulting experience or hands-on experience supporting enterprise software applications.

3+ years delivering compelling presentation both in person and virtual meetings, effectively communicating technical concepts and strategic initiatives 3+ years applied working knowledge of cloud architecture, security, reporting, and integration standards.

Other Qualifications:

• Bringing a point of view and influencing decision making. -Multi-pillar Solution and Product Knowledge. -Executive Presence and Relationship Building. -Collaborative and Team-Oriented. -Innovative and Adaptable.

• Exceptional consultative selling skills, with a focus on understanding customer needs, building relationships, and effectively communicating value to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.

• Strong value selling skills, with the ability to understand customer needs, effectively communicate value propositions, and build strong relationships to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.

• Demonstrated objection handling skills, with the ability to address customer concerns effectively and persuasively to enhance satisfaction and drive sales conversion.

• Strong product demonstration skills, with the ability to effectively showcase product features and benefits through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations.

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