Workday HCM Functional Manager

Workday HCM Functional Manager

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Workday HCM Functional Manager

Job Description:


We are seeking a highly experienced Workday Functional Manager to lead and deliver enterprise-level Workday HCM solutions within a Big 4–equivalent consulting environment.
This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep functional expertise in Workday, strong leadership capabilities, and proven experience managing complex implementations and post-go-live support engagements for large, global clients.

The Workday Functional Manager will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring high-quality delivery, optimizing Workday HCM processes, and leading multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end Workday HCM functional delivery, including implementations, enhancements, and ongoing support engagements.
  • Serve as functional lead and subject matter expert across core modules: HCM, Talent, Recruitment, and Learning.
  • Oversee day-to-day service delivery, ensuring alignment with project timelines, scope, quality standards, and client expectations.
  • Manage and mentor functional consultants, fostering performance, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and clear communication.
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying optimization opportunities and leveraging Workday releases and best practices.
  • Support delivery planning, effort estimation, risk management, and issue resolution across multiple engagements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams within a global consulting model to ensure consistent, scalable delivery.
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
  • Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience, preferably within consulting or enterprise environments.
  • At least 6 years of hands-on experience as a Workday Functional Consultant.
  • Proven experience in Workday implementations and production support.
  • Strong functional expertise in at least 2 of the following mandatory modules:
    • Workday HCM
    • Talent
    • Recruitment
    • Learning
  • Active Workday Certification (mandatory and non-negotiable).
  • Experience leading teams and managing functional workstreams at Manager level.
  • Fluent English (100%), both written and spoken – non-negotiable.
  • Bachelors degree completed; professional license or degree certificate required.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
  • Experience working in a Big 4 or equivalent global consulting firm.
  • Exposure to Workday Integrations (not required as a core skill).
  • Experience working with enterprise-level or multinational clients.
  • Familiarity with global delivery models and distributed teams.

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