Workday Optimization Manager

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Manage and lead the Optimization program for the Workday Practice. This includes activities related to production support planned assessments Phase X deployments and advising on Workday program governance and support models

• Build and nurture relationships with each client and develop a regular meeting cadence for status updates as the primary point of contact

• Build and nurture relationships with internal client support team gaining an understanding of areas of expertise backup resources and availability

• Lead activities designed to prioritize and develop effort estimates for client support requests

• Assign the appropriate functional and technical resource to support client needs

• Monitor progress of client support requests and intervene when needed to continue progress and meet client needs

• Collaborate with Resource Manager to identify resources to support client needs

• Coordinate resource logistics and planning with clients including introductions and tenant access

• Develop and maintain procedures necessary for engagement start-up with new clients

• Lead kick-off meetings with new clients to set expectations and gather information needed for project start-up

• Lead kick-off meeting and periodic status meetings with the internal Guidehouse support team to set expectations and share information related to new client and engagement activities

• Develop maintain and present to clients the budget analysis used to monitor planned vs actual hours and budget spent

• Train client on internal Guidehouse tools used to manage engagement initiatives (project portal etc.)

• Assist clients with tenant management

• Assist clients with the features and use of Workday Community

• Assist consultants to prioritize work schedule meetings and overcome obstacles as needed.

• Provide support in the development of RFP/RFI responses SOW language and orals presentations is it relates to post-production support and optimization services.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree with a MINIMUM of FOUR (4) years of experience using Workday or other ERPs in post production support/optimization; OR a Masters degree with a MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of experience using Workday or other ERPs in post production support/optimization. Years of experience can be substituted for a degree such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of experience using Workday or other ERPs in post production support/optimization

• A MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of work experience with Workday

• Experience leading Workday client initiatives in a production environment

• Experience advising clients on proper governance and support models

• Up to 25% travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office; consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Workday Engagement Manager Certification

• Workday Public Sector experience preferred

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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