Accenture

Workday Solution Architect Manager

Accenture$94K — $266K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a technology environment focused on systems integration solutions.
  • 3+ years delivering HCM, Payroll, or Finance systems, preferably Workday.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in at least one current technology.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (minimum 12 years); Associate's degree requires 6 years work experience.
  • Strong ability to create compelling solution storylines and client value propositions.

Responsibilities

  • Architect technology solutions for Workday HCM and/or Payroll/Finance.
  • Represent solutions to senior client leaders and sales team.
  • Drive technology delivery sign-offs based on client objectives and assessments.
  • Collaborate with the sales team and subject matter experts during the sales process.
  • Promote solution standards by coordinating with Legal and Commercial teams.
  • Provide input to Terms and Conditions with Operating Groups.
  • Identify Point of Contact for technology delivery.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
Full Job Description
You are
A growth focused sales/delivery professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies.
Individuals in this role will collaborate with other Sales professionals, Industry Client Account Leads and Account Executives to identify, pursue and close new business opportunities in existing and new accounts.

The Work

The primary responsibility of this role is to be a value architect in large enterprise (medium-sized to large opportunities) involving Workday HCM, Payroll, Finance and Inventory platform implementations and ongoing maintenance, with the ability to individually create Solutions leveraging deep solutioning and delivery experience in one or more areas, while being able to develop these in a collaborative basis with the client including advising/co-creating the solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architect technology solutions for Workday HCM and/or Payroll and/or
  • Represent the solution in conversation with Operating Group leadership and sales team, senior client buyers and functional owners
  • Drive the necessary Technology Delivery sign off on solutions with proper input from the Operating Groups on client business objectives, industry, risk assessment, budget and preferences
  • Work with the Operating Group sales team and Subject Matter Experts as required during the sales process; communicate/collaborate with delivery
  • Promote the use of standards in solutions by coordinating with Legal and Commercial and directing Corporate Development Transaction Services
  • Collaborate with the Operating Groups to provide input to Terms and Conditions, and in some cases, be accountable for specific contractual terms and conditions
  • Work with Technology leadership to identify Point of Contact for delivery.


Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Technology Environment with a strong focus on systems integration solutions.
  • Minimum of 3 Experience in delivering HCM and/or Payroll and/or Finance (ERP) systems preferably Workday.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering with an expertise in at least 1 current technology.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)


Professional Skills Requirement
  • Expert in formulating the solution storyline, ability to collaborate in creating client value propositions,
  • Good hustling ability/resourcefulness,
  • Product/concept selling, Pre-sales/Solution Architecting,


Bonus points if you have:
  • Experience in Solution Planning and Deal Shaping.
  • Workday HCM and/or Finance certification
  • Expertise/Experience in Workday systems integration and ability to give an Industry view of application portfolio/application transformation.
  • Very good interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of the application and infrastructure ecosystem in terms of Products and Technologies.
  • Ability to understand client business and technology drivers- business and IT alignment.
  • Strong capability to estimate, size, and come up with dependencies/assumptions in solutioning.
  • Strong aptitude to be an individual contributor.
  • Experience and exposure in collaborative technology solutioning including client workshops, joint solutioning sessions, and co-creation sessions.


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/15/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $266,300

Cleveland $87,400 to $213,000

Colorado $94,400 to $230,000

District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000

Illinois $87,400 to $230,000

Maine $80,400 to $196,000

Maryland $94,400 to $230,000

Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000

Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000

New York $87,400 to $266,300

New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300

Virginia $87,400 to $245,000

Washington $100,500 to $245,000

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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