Cognizant
Workday Data Consulting Services Manager

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Principal Data Consultant - Human Capital Management
Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management. 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


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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
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- 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.
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