Workday Experienced Delivery / Functional Lead (all genders)

INTRODUCTION 

Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are. 

DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION

The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday. 

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specifics trainings for your functional lead role. You will start with training -together with colleagues - and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects. 

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. 

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO 

What We Offer:

• Innovative large scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
• Extensive education programs and development opportunities
• Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
• A diverse and socially active workforce
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Friendly and social work environment
• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

As an Experienced Workday Functional or Delivery Lead:

You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

• Leading Workday HCM and/or FIN implementation end-to-end, applying excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
• Acting as a trusted business advisor, diagnosing how Workday can add value and how implementation can achieve Return on Investment
• Composing, mobilizing, structuring, and leading the right team to deliver the agreed solution from start to finish
• Managing senior client stakeholders, engagement financials, and ensuring overall quality of delivery for Workday Phase 1 and/or X engagements
• Coordinating, facilitating, and hosting workshops to align design with the future HR vision
• Managing, coaching, and acting as the linking pin for functional consultants across onshore and offshore locations
• Effectively transferring knowledge internally at Accenture as well as externally
• Using proven processes, tools, and assets to assure predictable, high-quality delivery on time and within budget
• Having the opportunity to lead and coach consultants and project managers to the next level
• Participating in (pre-)sales cycles for new and existing Workday clients to further grow your skills

Your specialization:

This role offers two career tracks, choose to specialize as a Delivery Lead or a Functional Lead, based on your strengths and aspirations.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

As Experienced Workday Delivery Lead: 

• End-to-end responsibility for the implementation of Workday (Phase 1 and/or Phase X)

• Experienced in Workday delivery end-to-end during at least 2 delivered engagements

• Responsible for stakeholder management, resource management, financial management, PMO, quality management

As Experienced Workday Functional Lead:

• Proven experience in at least one of the Workday functional modules: Workday HCM Core Services or Workday Compensation, Benefits, Absence and others

• Deep understanding of the interdependencies between the main Workday modules

• Excellent consulting skills and stakeholder management to ensure focus on Workday design whilst understanding the overall HRIS landscape and end-to-end processes

Set yourself apart:

• 5-10 years’ experience in HR system and/or ERP implementation and/or process modelling

• Up to date Workday and project management certifications

• Experience in leading diverse teams onshore, nearshore and offshore

• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions

• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements

• Fluency in German or another language

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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