Transformation - Workday Solution Architect

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
169K-226K Annually
Junior
Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Delivers Workday consulting engagements, including planning, requirements documentation, system design, configuration, testing, training, deployment support, and post-production support. Works with senior client leaders to define current and future-state processes and implement Workday solutions aligned with business objectives. Requires at least two full lifecycle Workday implementations, ERP integration experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and willingness to travel up to 40%.
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Technology Modernization – Workday Solution Architect

As a Workday Solution Architect within the Transformation Practice, you will help organizations proactively shape and implement their overall strategy and supporting initiatives.  Specific to client interaction, you will play a key role in the delivery of engagements and work with chief operating officers, chief financial officers, and other senior client leaders to demonstrate your subject matter expertise as we seek to help them implement solutions in support of their broader strategy and goal of creating value.

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Assist in full life cycle implementations including planning, design, & build phases
  • Responsible for documenting business requirements, system design and transformational goals
  • Configure applications and conduct iterative unit testing
  • Help to create training materials and quick reference guides to support user adoption 
  • Conduct training classes to prepare end users for deployment
  • Provide post-production support
  • Assist with full life cycle implementations
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
  • Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, MIS or related field required. A Master’s degree is a plus.     
  • 2+ years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
  • Minimum of 2 full life cycle implementations of Workday.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics and reports.
  • Experience with ERP Application Integration & back-end data connectivity applications.
  • Experience installing/configuring/implementing Workday Applications.
  • Knowledge of Workday ERP (Financials, SCM, etc.)
  • Proven ability delivering complex and time sensitive projects.
  • Strong leadership skills: able to conduct meetings and write technically oriented documents
  • Able to work with clients to understand current state processes and define future state processes based on business objectives
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • Ability to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice
  • Travel percentage: up to 40%

The base salary range for this position is between $169,280 and $226,412. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate

About UsAt Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. 

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.   
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. 
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at  www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at  www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next: 
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at   www.gt.com/careers. 

Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. 
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:         
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected]. 

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.   

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field
  • 2+ years of related experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients
  • Minimum of 2 full lifecycle Workday implementations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycles, key metrics, and reports
  • Experience with ERP application integration and back-end data connectivity applications
  • Experience installing, configuring, and implementing Workday applications
  • Knowledge of Workday ERP, including Financials and SCM
  • Proven ability to deliver complex and time-sensitive projects
  • Strong leadership skills, including conducting meetings and writing technically oriented documents
  • Ability to understand current-state processes and define future-state processes with clients
  • Ability to work additional hours as needed
  • Ability to travel to client sites on short notice
  • Up to 40% travel
  • Master's degree
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