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. Originally posted on Himalayas