Senior CVS Engagement Manager

The Workday Senior Engagement Manager (Continuous Value Services) is a leader,  project manager,  and mentor who thrives on client, company, and team accomplishment. This person will be hands-on with the development 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 Cynergy Implementation Methodology and use it on all Continuous Value Services engagements.  

• Demonstrate competency in the Workday product suite - HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.  

• Manage 20 small to medium Continuous Value Services  engagements.  

• Ensure projects are properly planned and staffed.  

• Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate non-resolved issues. Communicate issues and account status.  

• Provide guidance and mentoring to Principal Consultants working on CVS engagements.  

• Work with the client project manager and/or sponsor to identify/resolve all issues that could impact project scope and/or time frames.  

• Ensure project tasks are delivered within the budget outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and according to the agreed upon Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)  

• Present clients with change orders in the event  Cognizant is being asked to perform tasks that are outside the scope of the SOW. 

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience 

• Previous Workday experience strongly preferred, but not required.  

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning.  

• A practitioner background in HR, Finance, or Payroll.  

• PMP a plus

• Very organized individual with the ability to work in a highly deadline-driven environment with strong time management and multi-tasking skills  

• Excellent project management skills and strong attention to detail  

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, initiative, and self-motivation to identify and execute tasks  

• Ability to work closely with remote project teams with varying work styles and work schedules  

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote) 

• Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 01/26/2026 The annual salary for this position is between $159,204 - $201,346 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.