Workday Integrations Manager

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.

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.

Summary

Location: GBR - United Kingdom - Remote; GBR - United Kingdom - London
Type: Full time