Workday Extend Associate Manager
Accenture · London +4 · 2mo ago
INTRODUCTION
Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their business and HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.
DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your role. You will start with training — together with colleagues — and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.
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What We Offer:
Innovative large scale Workday projects
A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
Extensive education programs and development opportunities
Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
A diverse and socially active workforce
Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
Friendly and social work environment
Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.
As a Workday Extend Associate Manager:
You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.
In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:
Sharing leading practices and your experiences on developing Workday Extend applications reuse of existing assets
Hosting workshops and leading discussions on defining a tailored Extend applications meeting client requirements effectively
Lead discovery session with client to conceptualise and architect the Extend application
Deliver requirements and design documents to developers
Managing and guiding a team of Workday Extend consultants
Liaising closely with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues and Workday to achieve a robust solution
Active involvement in (pre-)sales activities to shape the right offering for our prospective clients
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
Existing and up to date Workday HCM and/or Financials, Integrations and Workday Extend certification.
Experienced in architecting, designing and developing Workday Extend applications.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to collect, organize and analyze applications requirements using Workday Extend.
Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English
Artificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery:
Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Workday Extend Associate Manager you will have the opportunity to:
Shape solutions that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter Extend processes
Apply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation
Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value in their Extend processes
Contribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices
Set yourself apart:
Senior experience of consulting , most recently in a Consultant or similar level role
Multiple Extend applications you have helped design and implement
Experience in Workday integrations and/or other integration technologies
Experience in custom software development in multiple coding languages
Fluency in another language
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About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us atwww.accenture.com
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