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# Workday HCM Consulting Manager

- **Company:** Attain
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Consulting, System Configuration, Process Driven Development, Scrum Methodology, Product Software Implementation Methods, Workday HCM, Workday
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9499b483cb5a96e4

## About the Role

We are seeking a strategic thinker and consultant with experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and HCM transformation lead engagements across business process assessment, technology strategy, organizational readiness, Workday implementation, and post-production support. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to apply their Workday HCM experience as a Workday customer or system implementor, to a broader strategic context, helping clients navigate complex decisions, align technology with mission, and drive meaningful change. This is not an implementer role, it's about shaping the vision and guiding the journey. As such, your Workday HCM implementation and support experience is valued, but your broader strategic thinking, and ability to cultivate strong client relationships is what drives success., * 5+ years of hands-on configuration experience in multiple Workday HCM modules as a Workday customer or systems implementor.

 * 3+ years of product ownership experience in multiple Workday HCM modules as a Workday customer or consultant.
 * Experience defining and managing execution of agile release management processes including backlog management, roadmap definition, prioritization, sprint planning and change control.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of Workday HCM solution and Workday ecosystem.
 * Workday customer or implementor certification in one or more HCM modules.
 * Strong functional knowledge of HCM business processes, common challenges with Workday solutions, and leading practices.
 * Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
 * Ability to lead client engagements independently and collaboratively.
 * Bachelor's degree required., * Previous employment as a management or technology consultant at a recognized professional services organization.
 * Previous experience in management or technology consulting, with material client project experience in HCM business process analysis and ERP transformation (e.g., current state assessment, software selection, software implementation).
 * Previous experience and/or certification as an HR professional.
 * Experience working with mission-driven sectors such as higher education, nonprofit, and state and local is preferred.
 * Experience supporting business development efforts such as proposal writing and sourcing new business for existing clients is preferred.

Additional Requirements

 * Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients
 * Experience supporting sales and business development
 * Position requires flexibility to travel periodically based on business and client needs

## Description

* Guide ERP Readiness and Advisory: Conduct assessments, develop roadmaps, and advise clients on ERP-related decisions within broader transformation efforts.
 * Shape Client Strategy: Collaborate with client leaders and practioners to define vision, evaluate options, and align technology investments with mission outcomes.
 * Facilitate Stakeholder Alignment: Lead daily meetings, workshops, interviews, and executive briefings to surface priorities, drive program execution and build consensus. Effectively manage working relationships between our clients, system implementation partners, independent contracts and other third parties.
 * Advise with Leading Practice: Help our clients contextualize their Workday challenges and decisions, bringing relevant experience, Workday product expertise, and practical solutions.
 * Provide Operational Leadership: Facilitate the end-to-end product lifecycle for Workday HCM solutions, including roadmap definition, backlog prioritization, and delivery across configuration, integration, reporting and technical teams.
 * Direct Workday Releases: Provide framework and tactical support for our clients to manage biannual releases and routine system enhancements, ensuring platform stability while driving continuous improvement across HCM business processes.
 * Collaborate Across Workstreams: Partner with delivery teams across large complex Workday programs including program management, change management and training, HR, and IT towards a shared vision of success, and greater ROI for our Workday customers.
 * Contribute to Practice Growth: Support methodology development, proposal writing, business development, thought leadership, and internal capability building.