Senior Consultant, Cognizant Consulting
Enterprise Process
ABOUT US
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
COGNIZANT CONSULTING
Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and change management capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value.
The Role
Our Enterprise process, Human capital management group is looking for a Workday Senior Consultant to join our journey. We’re looking for someone who has solid understanding of Workday (Workday Time Tracking Certification, OR Workday Absence Certification).
We’re looking for Senior Consultants who can deliver within Cognizant’s Five Pillars of Consulting Excellence: 1) Project Execution, 2) Expertise, 3) Business Development, 4) Practice Development, & 5) People Development. As a Senior Consultant, this means partnering with clients and project stakeholders to clarify requirements and support delivery of effective solutions; applying technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges or inefficiencies; developing and strengthening domain knowledge; supporting business development activities of senior leaders; contributing to the development of practice initiatives or new service offerings; and promoting team motivation, partnership, and ownership for projects.
If you have experience with the above, are a selfless leader, and are committed to a client-facing environment; if you want to grow your career with a team that wants to build something great together, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
Responsibilities
- Support or manage one or more project workstream(s), including deliverables, while adhering to budget, timelines, and client engagement guidelines;
- Partner with clients and project stakeholders to apply technical and domain expertise to solve core client business challenges;
- Ensure accurate understanding of a client’s business challenges and their optimum alignment to engagements delivering Cognizant solutions;
- Capitalize on successful project outcomes in pursuit of further client business partnering;
- Collaborate with and influence Cognizant project resources on behalf of project goals;
- Leverage specific engagement solutions as marketable Cognizant solution offerings;
- Develop practice capabilities and brand recognition by exercising thought leadership;
- Participate in PeopleCare activities; Mentor and support less experienced Consultants.
Qualifications
- 9+ years working in technology, consulting, professional services, or solution development within Workday
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technical discipline; work-in-progress on a Masters or MBA
- Broad understanding of core business processes and technology challenges
- Workday Pro certifications preferred
- Experience implementing Workday configurations for customers of all sizes
- Experience in gathering requirements, design, prototype, and testing of Workday solutions
- Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with clients and co-workers
- Good problem solver with ability to consider alternative perspectives
Work Authorization
- Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $81,450 - 129,500 depending on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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