Cognizant
Workday Data Consulting Services Manager
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Cognizant Workday Practice
Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management.
About the Role
As a Principal Data Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation, and operation phases of a Workday implementation. This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of customers and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training and an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, transformation consulting practice.
Responsibilities
- Become a Workday HCM and Data expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation
- Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects
- Learn to use the Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrations
- Design and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information
- Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads
- Guide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security
- Create ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client data
- Support the validation of data loaded into Workday
- Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution
- Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team, and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project
- Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization
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Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field
- 2-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience
- 2-5 years Workday HCM experience highly desired
- Certified in PRISM and Reporting highly desired
- Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK
- Experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading
- Advanced experience of Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
Why choose Cognizant
- Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
- Opportunity to do great work
- Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
- Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
- Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific
- An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs
Cognizant Core Values
- Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other’s strengths to win as a team.
- Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
- Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
- Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
- Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, we help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. Founded in 1994 as a technology development arm of The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, we were spun off as an independent company in 1996, and have worked closely with large organizations to help them build stronger businesses ever since. Today, Cognizant engineers modern businesses to improve everyday life, helping some of the world’s most established companies remain the most loved brands.
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In today’s fast-changing technology landscape, we work with our clients to advance every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services, and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures.
Cognizant’s Workday practice was formed in 2020 through the acquisition of Collaborative Solutions, a leading global finance and HR transformation consultancy. Our 1,700+ experts provide full lifecycle services—advisory, deployment, and post-production—using our proven, proprietary tools. With headquarters in the US and a rapidly expanding footprint that extends from India and China to Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East, we’re committed to building digital talent all around the globe so everyone can benefit from the full spectrum of human ingenuity. We collaborate locally with clients, in person and in their local languages.
We believe that the opportunity presented by technology has never been greater, and because of that opportunity, Cognizant will continue to work with clients to modernize their businesses, making everyday life even better for them, their customers, and the communities they serve.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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