Workday Principal Data Consultant

The Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Workday Human Capital Management or Financial Management. As a Principal Data Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation.
This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of customers and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training and an incredibly supportive network of mentors.
Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, transformation consulting practice.
Responsibilities
Perform in the role of a Workday Data expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation for both HCM and Finance
Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects
Use Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrations
Design and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information
Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads, EIB, and Advance Load
Guide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security
Create ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client data
Support the validation of data loaded into Workday
Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution
Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project
Willingness to take a leadership position on a project, or as a Cognizant or Workday product Partner Lead and/or Delivery Assurance Reviewer.
Act as a mentor to fellow consultants and analysts, including providing support for shadow assignments.
Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization
Skills & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field
3-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience
3-5 years Workday experience highly desired
Experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading
Advanced experience of Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities; able to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
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.

Work arrangement
Yes