Workday Solution Architect

Role Summary

Enterprise-level Workday Solution Architect responsible for defining architecture, leading large-scale transformations, and driving strategic Workday solutions across modules.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leads the design and execution of enterprise-wide Workday solutions. Acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, defining architecture strategy, ensuring scalable and compliant solutions, and driving digital transformation initiatives leveraging the full Workday platform.

Key Responsibilities

· Define end-to-end Workday solution architecture across multiple modules

· Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Workday solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards

· Lead large-scale Workday implementations and transformation programs

· Act as trusted advisor to senior business stakeholders and leadership teams

· Drive solution design, architecture governance, and design authority reviews

· Define integration architecture (APIs, middleware, PECI, Core Connectors, Studio, EBI)

· Oversee data architecture, Prism Analytics strategy, and reporting frameworks

· Establish best practices, standards, and governance models

· Identify opportunities for AI, automation, and innovation within Workday ecosystem

· Review and approve solution designs, configurations, and technical deliverables

· Mentor senior consultants and leads (L3) across functions

· Ensure compliance, security, and audit readiness across solutions

Required Qualifications

· 10+ years of experience in Workday / enterprise HCM / ERP solutions

· Deep expertise across multiple Workday modules (HCM, Integrations, Payroll, Talent, Analytics)

· Strong experience in enterprise architecture and large-scale implementations

· Proven ability to lead complex transformation programs

· Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, and data frameworks

· Experience in client advisory and executive-level engagement

· Bachelor's/Master's degree (Engineering / IT / Business or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

· Workday certifications

· Exposure to cloud and digital transformation strategy

· Strong understanding of AI, automation, and analytics within enterprise systems

· Experience across multi-country/global Workday deployments

Key Performance Indicators

· Enterprise solution quality and scalability

· Success of large-scale implementations (on-time, within scope)

· Stakeholder satisfaction (executive-level feedback)

· Architecture governance adherence and compliance

· Innovation and transformation impact (automation, AI adoption)

· Reduction in rework and technical debt

· Team capability building and mentorship outcomes

Competencies

· Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

· Cross-Module Workday Expertise

· Integration & Data Architecture

· Strategic Thinking & Innovation

· Stakeholder Advisory (Executive Level)

· Governance & Risk Management

· Leadership & Capability Building