Workday Extend Associate Manager in Kennington

Location: EuropeINTRODUCTIONDo you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their business and 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 INTRODUCTIONThe 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 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 specific trainings for your 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 CEOWhat We Offer:Innovative large scale Workday projectsA global network of talented and passionate colleaguesChallenging work for some of the world's largest companiesExtensive education programs and development opportunitiesVolunteering and career opportunities around the worldA diverse and socially active workforceFlexible working hours and opportunity to work from homeFriendly and social work environmentAbility to craft your career based on your own aspirations.As a Workday Extend Associate Manager: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:Sharing leading practices and your experiences on developing Workday Extend applications reuse of existing assetsHosting workshops and leading discussions on defining a tailored Extend applications meeting client requirements effectivelyLead discovery session with client to conceptualise and architect the Extend applicationDeliver requirements and design documents to developersManaging and guiding a team of Workday Extend consultantsLiaising closely with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues and Workday to achieve a robust solutionActive involvement in (pre-)sales activities to shape the right offering for our prospective clientsJob QualificationsWe are looking for experience in the following skills:Existing and up to date Workday HCM and/or Financials, Integrations and Workday Extend certification.Experienced in architecting, designing and developing Workday Extend applications.Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to collect, organize and analyze applications requirements using Workday Extend.Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactionsThrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in EnglishArtificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery:Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Workday Extend Associate Manager you will have the opportunity to:Shape solutions that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter Extend processesApply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentationHelp clients identify where AI can create measurable value in their Extend processesContribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practicesSet yourself apart:Senior experience of consulting , most recently in a Consultant or similar level roleMultiple Extend applications you have helped design and implementExperience in Workday integrations and/or other integration technologiesExperience in custom software development in multiple coding languagesFluency in another language#LI-EU