Workday Transformation and Optimization Architect (Application Management Services / AMS) - Virtual North America

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At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology, allows companies and employees around the world to transform and thrive.

With a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team. Because transformation takes a workforce. Learn more at careers.alight.com. 

The Transformation and Optimization Architect manages the overall delivery of Alight’s Transformation and Optimization Services. Uses broad experience with Workday implementation, AMS support and/or tenant assessments to drive the client towards value realization of their Workday investment. They will be aligned to multi-domain tenant assessments, collaborate with Solutions and Enablement managers to create client’s Workday roadmaps and hand the roadmap plan to ongoing teams for execution with continued oversight

Key Responsibilities:

• Has a broad understanding of the entire Workday HCM product suite, proving the ability to speak to clients and leaders in high level terms in any given area. 

• Responsible for leading large and/or multi domain tenant assessments across functional areas. 

• Support BPaaS and AMS Standalone clients with regular oversight, diagnostics, and annual roadmap creating/updates.

• Executes on the cutting edge of product roll out including ‘first time’ installations, use cases with new technology, POV design and Sales/Solutions offerings - stays current with Workday release features

• Design and deliver future-ready Workday solutions to help organizations optimize their HR functions and enhance their employees’ experiences.

• Facilitate cross-functional sessions to familiarize the Alight team with the customer needs, specifications, design targets, development process, design standards, techniques and tools to support roadmap projects

• Collaborate with functional and technical consultants to design holistic solutions.

• Provide a proactive interface between the external clients and the internal staff to ensure effective coordination and delivery of Workday roadmap.

• Collaborates with Solutions Architects and Enablement Managers to ensure the delivery of solutions from sales to AMS.

• Function as the lead architect by being strategically engaged in delivery of custom solutions created during the sales process and in conjunction with the Solutions Architects. May also be responsible for creating custom solutions as a result of discovery and the delivery process.

• Mentors colleagues in broader Workday thought leadership.

• Facilitates discussions around our framework and ensures a quality of delivery and consistency in our delivery process

• Strong understanding of the Alight Point of View and looks to continuously refine and develop methodology and Point of View across domains.

• Works across the organization and maintains/builds strong working relationships based on experiences/past interactions

Knowledge, Skills and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in technical, business, or financial discipline.

• Will have significant business and implementation or AMS support experience and deep understanding across multiple domains

• Influential communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries.

• Relates well with others with the ability to adapt style as needed.

• Currently Workday certified in multiple functional areas

• 8-10 years relevant work experience required

• Workday project experience or AMS support required with experience supporting technology solutions outside of their area of expertise

• Previous consulting experience required either as an internal consultant or with a consulting / software organization

• Previous experience in thought leadership preferred

Potential for up to 25% travel required

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight believes diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. And we’re committed to enabling an inclusive culture of belonging that engages all colleagues and grows the diversity of our talent to proudly represent the clients and communities we serve**.**

As an affirmative action employer, we adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the workplace as defined in our diversity policy statement.  

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.  In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
 

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Statement. Please note, offers are being determined on an individual basis. Alight takes into consideration the candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data and internal equity. The estimated minimum salary for this role is $111,600.00/year (full-time). In addition to the base salary, this position may be bonus eligible. For specific benefit details, please visit this URL: https://bit.ly/Alight-Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.