Technical Implementation Consultant, Workday
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$118.4-177.6k
Salary applicable for candidates based in CO. For candidates based in Chicago: $112,500 - $199,800 USD
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
Job no longer available
Enterprise AI platform for managing HR and finance
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$118.4-177.6k
Salary applicable for candidates based in CO. For candidates based in Chicago: $112,500 - $199,800 USD
1001+ employees
Company mission
To leverage the power of AI to elevate humans and supercharge work, moving business forever forward.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years demonstrated ability in hands on Technical or Project Implementation Management
- 4+ years demonstrated ability with external client-facing of global enterprise
- 4+ years demonstrated ability implementing SaaS / have worked in a Software Delivery environment of large scale projects
- Industry knowledge of HR Tech, specifically recruiting or ATS a plus
- Demonstrated ability to handle day-to-day work challenges expertly; adjust to shifting priorities, Identify and tackle technical and operational issues during implementation
- Experience with configuration tools and able to fulfill technical tasks
- Strong analytical skills, detailed understanding and capability to interpreting client business needs and translating them into application and operational requirements
- Ability to professionally engage with executives, managers, users, and domain experts
- Comfortable in a fast-paced process-focused environment, adept at problem-solving under pressure
- Fluency in spoken and written English - Verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Teammate with self-management skills, adept at driving projects from scratch, and collaborating with cross-company collaborators
- Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software delivery lifecycle
- Experience with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, Monday, and Documentation repository
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an Implementation Consultant to join our growing Professional Services Team with motivation and a desire to learn and to play a key role in helping onboard new clients
- The Implementation Consultant is the main point of contact for the client in the pre-launch period and will lead the overall project implementation while ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and project metrics are met
- This role serves as a solution consultant, collaborating closely between the development team, product team, and client during the project implementation period, all to ensure that the client will be able to extract the greatest value from the product post-launch and ensure commitments are delivered on time
- This is hybrid role in which you will be both the project manager and hands on consultant running all aspects of the implementation from design to product launch
- You will gain experience working with a variety of partners such as HiredScore’s executive team, development, product, and professional services teams, client success teams, and our client’s senior leadership
- Configure product in client environment as per Statement of Work and project implementation plan
- Partner and collaborate with teams such as Product, R&D, Data Science, and Customer Success to develop delivery plans that balance scope, time, and quality as well as validate, launch, support, and supervise new features
- Build and lead day-to-day project plans; supervise and review progress and timelines and adjust as needed; Identify, track, and resolve issues to ensure meeting commitments and project success
- Track and communicate project status, risks, issues, decisions, and actions to internal and external collaborators
- Demonstrate strong project leadership skills and analytical competence to overcome challenges and drive project success
- Understand client needs and challenges, offering valuable and viable solutions to meet their requirements
- Maintain relationships and communication with the client and all team members to guarantee satisfaction with the project's delivery
- Communicate to the client any maintenance needs of the new implementation for a defined period post-launch
- Maintain detailed documentation of key tasks, achievements, and client interactions for comprehensive project monitoring and review
- Work with client Success teams and Support to transition the account from the implementation phase to the launch, training, and adoption phase, ensuring a smooth handover
- Seek opportunities for further business and product development, or potential risks that could impede or slow progress of implementation, advise key partners when needed
Application process
- End Date: February 18, 2025
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
The company has also grown through acquisitions and partnerships to broaden its capabilities.. Most recently, in 2025 it purchases Sana, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge and learning platform, to create a "new front door for work". This acquisition allows Workday to integrate Sana's AI-powered search, agents, and learning capabilities with its own data and workflows, allowing employees to access information, automate tasks, and complete their day entirely within Workday.
Through a combination of strategic acquisitions and in-house development, WOrkday has built a comprehensive suite of HR, financial, and enterprise tools. By focusing on innovation and AI-driven workflows, the company continues to push productivity and decision-making for organizations worldwide. Building on this track record, Workday is very much positioned for even more growth, reinforcing its status as a leader in shaping the future of work.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(Co-Founder & Executive Chair)Annel began his career at Morgan Stanley as a Corporate Finance Analyst. He then spent nearly 6 years at PeopleSoft as a Senior VP before co-founding Workday in 2005, where he has served as the CEO ever since.
Carl Eschenbach
(CEO)Carl joined Workday in 2022 as Co-CEO, becoming CEO in 2024. He has also been a Partner at Sequoia Capital since 2016. Previously, he spent 14 years at VMware as President and COO and 3 years at Inktomi Corporation as the VP of North America Sales.
Peter Bailis
(CTO)Prior to joining Workday in 2025, People was a VP of Engineering at Google. He also previously founded Sisu Data, where he served as the CEO for over 5 years.
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