Workday Extend Architect

Accenture
Birmingham, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Prism (Software) Workday Integrations Workday HCM Cloud Connect Workday Studio Integration Frameworks EIB Workday Reporting Workday

Requirements

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

  • Proficiency in multiple integration areas (i.e. Workday Studio, Connectors, EIBs)
  • Experience from several full-cycle Workday implementations, including requirements gathering, integration design, testing and deployment
  • Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed, and efficiently manage virtual team and client interactions
  • Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment and showing effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
  • Think analytically and effectively apply logic to solve problems
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines despite conflicting demands
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
  • Strong desire to work with clients and provide exceptional client experiences
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Set yourself apart:

  • Fluency in any one of the European Languages
  • up-to-date Workday Integration or Workday Studio certification
  • Cloud Connect Third Party Payroll and Benefits experience
  • Ability to work closely with a global team including offshore delivery teams
  • Workday Reporting/PRISM/Extend experience
  • Workday HCM or Financials functional / consulting experience

About the company

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday., Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specifics trainings for your functional lead role. You will start with training -together with colleagues - and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

What We Offer:

  • Innovative large scale Workday projects
  • A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
  • Challenging work for some of the world’s largest companies
  • Extensive education programs and development opportunities
  • Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
  • A diverse and socially active workforce
  • Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
  • Friendly and social work environment
  • Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

As a Workday Extend Architect:

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you’ll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

  • Sharing leading practices and your experiences on integrating Workday with other systems, including rationalisation of the integration inventory
  • Hosting workshops and leading discussions on topics across the integration domain
  • Lead Discovery session with client for each domain specific integration
  • Deliver requirements and design documents to developers
  • Managing and guiding a team of Workday Integrations consultants
  • Liaising closely with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues and Workday to achieve a robust solution
  • Active involvement in (pre-)sales activities to shape the right offering for our prospective clients, Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces .

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