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# Workday HCM Optimization Manager

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Design Documents, Microsoft Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Workday HCM, Workday
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c46b898b8a343ab1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of FIVE (5) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as no degree with NINE (9) years of experience using Workday HCM or other ERPs in an HCM capacity
 * A MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of work experience with Workday
 * Current holder of the following Workday Certifications: HCM Core
 * Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology
 * Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
 * Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations
 * Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have:

 * Workday Public Sector experience preferred
 * Current holder of an active Workday HCM Certification
 * Extensive knowledge using Microsoft products

## Description

As a Workday HCM Optimization Manager at Guidehouse, you will:

 * Manage in the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support, planned assessments, and Phase X deployments
 * Be responsible for leading the design and development of solutions for our customers who are optimizing their Workday tenant or in a Phase X deployment
 * Be hands on for assigned projects helping to streamline client processes
 * Lead optimization sessions, capture client requirements, build/configure creative solutions and work with other Workday consultants
 * Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 * Work directly with clients and/or consultants to capture requirements and design documents
 * Guide the team in the design, build, and support testing of Workday modules
 * Actively communicate with other team members on cross functional items
 * Responsible to communicate functional challenges and solutions to internal and client teams
 * Lead in an innovative, teaming culture to enable constant innovation and improvement to processes and assets
 * Demonstrate consultative skills
 * Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels