Workday HCM Functional Architect

Who We Are At Accenture, we're a global professional services company seeking a talented Workday Functional Architect to become part of our innovative team. Your role will focus on enhancing cloud-based data-reporting operations that optimize critical corporate functions, including finance, analytics, planning, and HR. With many clients prioritizing the integration of data operations into cloud environments, expertise in Workday's enterprise data-reporting software is essential to our solutions. Join a proud team of over 2,000 Workday-certified professionals. What's in it for You? Empower HR and Finance leaders to define and execute flexible strategies in a rapidly changing environment. Enhance your skill set beyond Workday technology through our in-depth Transformation Powered by Workday Training program. Advance your Workday expertise while managing complex projects and developing your leadership and advisory skills. Key Responsibilities: Lead teams in identifying business requirements, designing functional processes, mapping scenarios, prototyping, testing, and training. Devise strategies for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Create comprehensive statements of work and client proposals. Manage vendor relationships and oversee resources and budgets for client projects. Facilitate engaging workshops to educate clients. Serve as the primary escalation point for critical functional issues. Offer subject matter expertise to facilitate informed decision-making regarding functional solutions. Guide and mentor project staff, effectively managing performance metrics. Conduct sessions with clients to gather and analyze business requirements. Architect comprehensive Workday HCM solutions that ensure cohesion across all work streams and address cross-functional impacts. Advise clients on industry standards and best practices. Leverage Workday and Accenture methodologies effectively. Provide regular status updates to the Delivery Lead on project progress. Manage client and stakeholder relationships to achieve project goals. Promote adherence to Workday best practices. Drive innovation by developing new industry-leading methods and assets. Why Join the Accenture Workday Team? Innovate every day by designing and delivering Workday solutions that redefine possibilities for our clients. Collaborate with top talent in a globally recognized cloud leader, working on transformational projects across diverse industries. Engage in continuous learning with unparalleled training and professional development opportunities. Who Will Thrive at Accenture? Success at Accenture transcends knowledge; it's about who you are. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Ideal candidates are passionate about technology, proactive and collaborative, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in new challenges. If you are a creative problem solver with a forward-thinking approach, eager to develop inclusive and sustainable solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Travel Requirements: This role may necessitate travel, which can range from 0 to 100% based on business and client needs. Qualifications: Workday Partner Certification is required. Minimum of 5 years of consulting or client-side experience in a leadership role. At least 5 years of functional experience in HCM. A minimum of 5 years involved in Workday Implementations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience); if holding an Associate's Degree, a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: 10 years of experience in Workday-related implementations. Knowledge of HR functions and processes. Experience with implementations in Education or Government sectors. Compensation: Compensation at Accenture varies based on various factors such as specific office location, role, skill set, and experience level. Anticipated salary ranges are as follows: California: $94,400 to $266,300 Cleveland: $87,400 to $213,000 Colorado: $94,400 to $230,000 District of Columbia: $100,500 to $245,000 Illinois: $87,400 to $230,000 Maryland: $94,400 to $230,000 Massachusetts: $94,400 to $245,000 Minnesota: $94,400 to $230,000 New York: $87,400 to $266,300 New Jersey: $100,500 to $266,300 Washington: $100,500 to $245,000 Equal Employment Opportunity: Accenture is committed to providing equal opportunity and fostering a diverse workplace. All employment decisions will be made without regard to differences such as age, race, gender, and other protected characteristics. Application Considerations: Applicants must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship. Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture may not be eligible for consideration.

Created: 2026-03-10