Solution Architect - Workday

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The Senior Workday HCM Solution Architect will lead enterprise-scale implementations and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management. As a key member of our consulting leadership team, you will drive the end-to-end design, architecture, and delivery of HCM solutions that align with organizational strategy and operational excellence.

This role requires deep expertise in HCM architecture, knowledge and certification across multiple modules, configuration, and integrations — with proven experience guiding complex multi-phase deployments across public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-wide Workday HCM solutions.
• Translate strategic business goals into scalable HR technology solutions.
• Oversee system configuration, data conversion, integrations, and reporting.
• Partner with HR, IT, and executive leadership to ensure successful delivery.
• Serve as trusted advisor on Workday roadmap, release management, and optimization opportunities.
• Provide leadership to project managers, consultants, and functional leads throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Establish governance, best practices, and quality assurance across projects.
• Mentor and develop team members, contributing to practice growth and capability building.

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, HR, or Information Systems (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of Workday HCM experience including large, global deployments.
• Deep functional expertise in Core HCM plus two or more modules (Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Learning, Payroll, or Time Tracking).
• Strong understanding of business process frameworks, security, and integrations.
• Demonstrated leadership in solution architecture or practice management.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Workday HCM certification required; additional module certifications a plus.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.