Workday Integrations Manager

Job description

The Manager, Workday Integrations Consulting Services is responsible for leading the successful delivery of Workday integration engagements across multiple clients and projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes across implementation and post-production phases. This role combines hands-on delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and team oversight, working closely with Engagement Managers, architects, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable integration solutions and ensure consistent delivery excellence. Responsibilities: Project & Delivery Leadership Lead and oversee delivery of Workday integration solutions across HCM, Payroll, and Financials, ensuring quality, scalability, and performance. Drive execution across full lifecycle delivery including design, build, test, deployment, and post-production support. Partner with Engagement Managers to proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Provide direction on integration strategies, design approaches, and best practices aligned to client requirements. Ensure delivery alignment with established methodologies, governance, and architecture standards. Solution Oversight & Technical Leadership Review and validate integration designs (Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, REST/SOAP) to ensure robustness and scalability. Provide hands-on guidance to teams on complex integrations, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation. Ensure integration patterns, error handling, and data flows are aligned to best practice. Act as a senior escalation point for technical delivery challenges. Client & Stakeholder Management Build and manage strong client relationships across business and IT stakeholders. Facilitate key discussions including design workshops, delivery reviews, and issue resolution sessions. Ensure transparency in delivery status, risks, and outcomes. Act as an escalation point to maintain client confidence and satisfaction. Resource & Delivery Management Manage resource allocation and utilisation across projects to meet delivery and commercial targets. Monitor pipeline and forecast demand to ensure effective workforce planning. Align team skills and project needs to ensure optimal delivery outcomes. People Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and coach consultants on delivery execution, technical capabilities, and client engagement. Support development through shadowing, feedback, and continuous learning. Drive a delivery-focused, high-performance culture within the team. Quality & Delivery Excellence Ensure consistency and quality across deliverables including designs, builds, and documentation. Drive adoption of delivery frameworks, accelerators, and reusable assets. Contribute to continuous improvement of integration delivery practices. Business Development Support Support sales activities including estimation validation, solution input, and SOW reviews. Participate in proposals, orals, and solution discussions where required. Identify opportunities for additional client value and service expansion. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years’ experience in Workday integrations, with a strong focus on delivery and implementation. Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects or workstreams in a consulting environment. Strong hands-on knowledge of Workday integration technologies (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS, REST/SOAP). Experience translating business requirements into scalable integration solutions. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and drive delivery outcomes. Strong understanding of integration frameworks, patterns, and data flows. Experience supporting sales pursuits, estimations, and SOW development. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on‑site as needed 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 #LI-Remote 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.