The Associate Engagement Manager manages projects, ensuring successful implementation of Workday's products while communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Job Description
The Workday Associate Engagement Manager is a project manager, who can support client, company, and team accomplishment. This person will be hands-on with the support of key project deliverables such as: charter, project/staffing plans, issue logs, etc. while driving client engagement. Any budget or resourcing constraints will be communicated and addressed, keeping in mind the project’s success and profitability
Responsibilities
- Become an expert in Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements.
- Demonstrate an understanding in the Workday product suite - HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
- Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.
- Provide support to Engagement and Senior Engagement Manager on larger projects.
- Work with the client project manager to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or timeframes.
- Ensure the project is delivered within the budget outlined in the SOW.
- Work with Delivery Assurance to ensure compliance with agreed to checkpoints.
- Assist in the transition of the client from professional services to product support.
- Ensure the client can serve as a reference upon completing their implementation.
- Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns about
- applications.
- Present at Executive Steering Committee meetings.
- Identify and escalate change orders in the event client is requesting CS to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW.
- Participate in the sales cycle as requested to gather requirements, formulate
- delivery approach, and develop a proposal/SOW.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Information Systems, or related field
- Previous Workday experience strongly preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of Internet technology and Enterprise Resource Planning.
- A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.
- PMP is strongly desired
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until 10/22/2025 The annual salary for this position is between $75,800 - $95,865 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program , based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
Top Skills
Enterprise Resource Planning
Internet Technology
Workday Financials
Workday Hcm
Workday Payroll
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