Workday Integration Principal Consultant

Cognizant is seeking a Workday Integration Principal Consultant to be based in Kuala Lumpur. As a Principal Consultant, you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation. Additionally, you must have a technical aptitude and be capable of configuring the product to meet the business requirements and design specifications.

Responsibilities: 

• Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeline, maintaining flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs arise.

• Work closely with key business and IT stakeholders to confirm requirements, consider design alternatives, facilitate discussions, and ultimately drive requirements sign-off.

• Perform multiple tasks with limited direction, keeping the client, project team, and Engagement Manager updated on project progress and any changes.

• Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the technical impacts of application configuration decisions.

• Create detailed system interface specifications, field mappings, and system process designs.

• Develop, test, and deploy integrations to meet business requirements.

• Facilitate knowledge transfer, educating clients on managing and operating interfaces to and from a SaaS platform.

• Track issues and risks, communicate status, and escalate concerns to project management when necessary.

• Review solution architectures and components to analyze client requirements for integration processes, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Engage in advanced integration tasks and technical enhancements such as Workday Extend and Workday Orchestrate for integration deployment as needed.

• Assist the team with data conversion activities, including data migration, tenant build, and validation as required.

• Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, supporting them with shadow assignments and skill development.

• Actively participate in training and internal knowledge-sharing opportunities to further develop and share expertise within the organization.

Skills & Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering discipline preferred

• Ideally 3-5 years of consulting experience

• Workday Integration, Workday StudioTM and Workday CCTPPTM certification preferred

• Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more ERP implementation projects using SOA tools (SAP NetWeaver, Oracle Fusion, Workday Studio or other middleware platform)

• Demonstrated proficiency with web service technologies (REST, JSON, SOAP, HTTP, SSL, PGP, SAML, etc)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization

• Thrive on simultaneously operating at multiple levels and managing multiple responsibilities.

• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growing, ecosystem with minimal supervision

• Passion for exceptional customer service and collaboration.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs.
   

Please note, this role will be based onshore in Kuala Lumpur

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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.